For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,204 students in the neighborhood of Palma Ceia, Tampa, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Palma Ceia are Roosevelt Elementary School and Plant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Palma Ceia, Tampa, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Palma Ceia, Tampa, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3205 S Ferdinand Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Plant High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2415 S Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3033
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3033
Gr: 9-12 | 2,391 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Palma Ceia, Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Palma Ceia, Tampa, FL include Roosevelt Elementary School and Plant High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Palma Ceia, Tampa?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Palma Ceia, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Palma Ceia, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Palma Ceia, Tampa public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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