For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 764 students in 33603, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 33603, FL are Mendenhall Elementary School and Broward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33603 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33603, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33603, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendenhall Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5202 N Mendenhall Dr
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5221
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5221
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Broward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5592
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5592
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
33603, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Riverside Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4004 N Riverside Dr
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 739-1640
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 739-1640
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 33603, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 33603, FL include Mendenhall Elementary School and Broward Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33603?
2 public preschools are located in 33603.
What is the racial composition of students in 33603?
33603 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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