Best Sun Bay South Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,084 students in the neighborhood of Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sun Bay South are Chiaramonte Elementary School and Lanier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chiaramonte Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6001 S Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3066
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Lanier Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4704 W Montgomery Ave
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL include Chiaramonte Elementary School and Lanier Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sun Bay South, Tampa?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sun Bay South, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sun Bay South, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Sun Bay South, Tampa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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