Best 33579 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 8,986 students in 33579, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in 33579, FL are Collins Pk-8 School, Warren Hope Dawson Elementary School and Summerfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33579 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33579, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33579, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Collins Pk-8 School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12424 Summerfield Blvd
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 672-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12961 Boggy Creek Dr
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 442-7396
Gr: PK-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Summerfield Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11990 Big Bend Rd
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 671-5115
Gr: PK-5 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Summerfield Crossings Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11050 Fairway Meadow Dr
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 672-5621
Gr: PK-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Southshore Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11667 Big Bend Rd
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 769-1209
Gr: K-8 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Jule F Sumner High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10650 County Road 672
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 272-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,602 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 33579, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33579, FL include Collins Pk-8 School, Warren Hope Dawson Elementary School and Summerfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33579?
6 public schools are located in 33579.
What is the racial composition of students in 33579?
33579 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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