FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Office of Communications
813-272-4060
Tampa, Fl. (October 30, 2025) – Students in Hillsborough County Public Schools continue to demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, as reflected in the newly released 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings for Best Elementary and Middle Schools.
U.S. News evaluated over 80,000 public elementary and/or middle schools nationwide. From this list, over 46,000 elementary schools and over 23,000 middle schools were ranked. This year, several Hillsborough County schools earned recognition for placing among the top-performing schools in Florida and the nation, based on student proficiency in math and reading, adjusted for socioeconomic factors.
“These rankings from U.S. News & World Report are a testament to the unwavering commitment of our educators, students, and families. We are proud to see our schools recognized for the excellence happening every day in our classrooms,” said Superintendent Van Ayres.
Making the list of top 200 Elementary Schools in the state of Florida include:
Bevis Elementary (#26)
Grady Elementary (#39)
Bryant Elementary (#41)
Roosevelt Elementary (#57)
McKitrick Elementary (#59)
Chiles Elementary (#86)
Mabry Elementary (#88)
Clark Elementary (#111)
MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet (#145)
Hunter’s Green Elementary (#153)
Mitchell Elementary (#157)
Northwest Elementary (#160)
Fishhawk Creek Elementary (#168)
Schwarzkopf Elementary (#174)
Making the list of top 200 Middle Schools in the state of Florida include:
Walker Middle Magnet (#31)
Williams Middle Magnet (#58)
Wilson Middle (#60)
Martinez Middle (#77)
Coleman Middle (#84)
Roland Park K-8 Magnet (#85)
Maniscalco K-8 (#101)
Farnell Middle(#103)
Randall Middle (#104)
Rampello K-8 Magnet (#186)
Lutz K-8 (#188)
How U.S. News Calculate Rankings
Schools are assessed based on student proficiency in mathematics and reading, using state assessment data. Rankings also account for socioeconomic context, rewarding schools that excel in educating all students. Data is sourced from third-party providers, including the U.S. Department of Education.
Explore the full rankings:
Best Elementary Schools in Hillsborough County: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/elementary-schools/florida/district-108398
Best Middle Schools in Hillsborough County: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/middle-schools/florida/district-108398