For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,107 students in 33596, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 581 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 33596, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33596, FL are Lithia Springs Elementary School, Cimino Elementary School and Alafia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33596 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33596, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33596, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lithia Springs Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4332 Lynx Paw Trl
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8016
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8016
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Cimino Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4329 Culbreath Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 740-4450
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 740-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Alafia Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3535 Culbreath Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8190
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8190
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Mulrennan Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4215 Durant Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 651-2100
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 651-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Bloomingdale High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8018
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8018
Gr: 9-12 | 2,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 E Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Gr: K-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33596, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33596, FL include Lithia Springs Elementary School, Cimino Elementary School and Alafia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33596?
6 public schools are located in 33596.
What percentage of students in 33596 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 33596 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33596?
33596 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.