Best Downtown Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 486 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL.
The top-ranked public charter school in Downtown is Channelside Academy Of Math And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL include Channelside Academy Of Math And Science.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa?
2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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