2019 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Tampa AreaAbout this List

Plant High School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 387

Senior: It was a incredible experience! I truly believe Plant High School prepared me to excel in college. They surround you with teachers who truly care about your future and to teach you about the subject. Also, Plant High School has the best of the best students and you are always competing with them in education, sports, or art. I love my 4 years here and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I have made so many connections with friends and teachers. I think Mr. Bush (principal) and the administrators are welcoming and trying to start a relationship with the students and help them in their lives too.In all honesty, I don’t think Plant should anything. There’s a reason why we are 1 in our county for education and sports. I will always bleed that black and gold (school’s colors). “PLANT PLANT PLANT”!
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• A+

• 2,389 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Strawberry Crest High School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 520

Niche User: Strawberry Crest High School is a very competitive High School. You have to apply to the school and get accepted based on your academic grades and activities from your Middle School. SCHS offered Duel Enrollment to students that were excelling and could take the pressure of College. The thing that was special about this school was when you were accepted into the Community College near by while still enrolled into the High School, the classes you take at the college were free to you. The school would pay for the extra classes you are taking for college credit. Although if you did not want to duel enroll there were many Advanced Placement Classes to take to earn college credit. SCHS is a very impressive school and many people graduate High School with an Associates Degree. I would not change anything about the school, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to work hard and gain experience of the world.
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• A

• 2,288 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Robinson High School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 306

Senior: As I begin my senior year at Robinson, I realize the decision to attend the IB program four year ago was definitely the best fit for me. Robinson is a school that recognizes and support students of diverse backgrounds and cultures. The student body, teachers, and administration encourages a challenging and rewarding environment. Go Knights!
Read 306 Reviews

• A

• 1,639 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

James B. Sanderlin Pk-8

• Pinellas County Schools, FL
• PK, K-8

• A

• 586 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School

• Pinellas County Schools, FL
• K-5

• A

• 348 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chiles Elementary School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-5
• 2

Niche User: I love Chiles! The kids here are nice to everybody else. I was a new student this year and nobody bullied me. I made 2 friends on the first day!
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• A

• 842 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bevis Elementary School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-5
• 11

Parent: My daughter came to Bevis after issues with another local school. After only a week in her new kindergarten class, she was a happier student with more confidence and motivation to learn. The teachers, faculty, and staff have been outstanding during her transition.
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• A

• 805 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Clearwater Fundamental Middle School

• Pinellas County Schools, FL
• 6-8
• 5

Middle School Student: Awesome school! More strict than other schools but I got so much out of it-more than just academics, such as respect and life long friends. It is a community where students and teachers respect each other and encouraged me to be the person I am today. I am so thankful for the preparation CFMS provided me with.
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• A

• 825 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Williams Middle Magnet School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• 6-8
• 10

Parent: Williams is a great school. There are lots of academic opportunities for those interested. They have a large Model UN group, excellent FBLA, several math competition groups, among others. Orchestra teacher is excellent. The administration is very creative with resources. While this is by far not a school with that raises lots of $ in fundraisers or has as large parent involvement as neighborhood schools they consistently perform well in tests and competitions and students come out ready for IB high schools. I wish parents were more willing to offer more support for the school but that comes with wide attendance area schools.
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• A

• 868 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grady Elementary School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-5
• 1

Parent: Grady produces great kids. We have active, extraordinary teachers, staff, administrative leadership, parents, and PTA. We love Grady.
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• A

• 453 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

MacFarlane Park Magnet School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• K-5
• 1

Parent: Best Elementary School in Tampa Bay. Kids reading levels and parent involvement are excellent. Projects they conduct are very informative.
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• A

• 369 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Curtis Fundamental Elementary School

• Pinellas County Schools, FL
• K-5

• A

• 536 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Land O' Lakes High School

• Pasco County School District, FL
• 9-12
• 454

Sophomore: Land O Lakes High School isn’t very big but we make up for it in our performances on the court and outside of it. There’s so many great inclusive sports and clubs that make us a community. Along with diversity, Land O Lakes High brings the best school spirit! We’re very supportive of each other’s teams and clubs. The teachers here are amazing, they work with you and offer programs for help if needed right at the school. Staff are always looking out for our best interest and keeping us informed. This school is a safe learning environment with an officer on campus to talk to, get help or to simply say hello.
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• A

• 1,731 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Terrace Community Middle School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• 6-8
• 8

Parent: TCMS's curriculum is very rigorous. Students can expect more home work than typical middle schools require. The students are also better prepared when they leave TCMS than those students who were not as challenged.
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• A

• 660 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Walker Middle Magnet School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• 6-8
• 1

Alum: When I went to Walker, it was a lot of fun. I especially LOVED the band elective, because my teacher was sooo great at teaching us; I started out as a very bad flute player but ended up in their second highest band, I got many medals from the states in the Solo and Ensemble Festival, and we had many fun trips to places like Disney, we even had a session to play at Disney in their music academy. If you aspire to be a musician, or anything else, I recommend walker.
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• A

• 1,012 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bryant Elementary School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-5

• A

• 975 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cypress Woods Elementary School

• Pinellas County Schools, FL
• PK, K-5
• 2

Alum: Cypress Woods is a small, close knit elementary school seated in East Lake, Florida among suburbia. The teachers are dedicated, and the classes are small enough for students to receive individual teaching. The food is pretty good for a public school, and there's a lot of parent involvement. The art and music classes are good to create interest in the arts. The gifted program is amazing, and the projects for the honors students really challenge them. Cypress does lack diversity. Due to almost every student being white, Christian and middle class, anyone different is immediately visible. This often leads to some bullying, which administration tends to handle very poorly. One thing of note is their programs. Cypress Woods has SEM, a program where kids choose a hobby or "major" if you will, and spend an hour each week participating in fun activities revolving around aforementioned hobby.
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• A

• 826 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

McKitrick Elementary School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-5

• A

• 953 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tarpon Springs Fundamental Elementary School

• Pinellas County Schools, FL
• K-5

• A

• 272 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westchase Elementary School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-5

• A

• 955 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pride Elementary School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-5

• A

• 953 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hammond Elementary School

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-5

• A

• 704 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School

• Pinellas County Schools, FL
• PK, K-5
• 1

Parent: The school is a community where the patents and staff work together to see these kids succeed. From day one teachers,parents and students are involved and active in the school functions. I have nothing negative to say.
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• A

• 578 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School

• Pinellas County Schools, FL
• K-5

• A

• 646 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brooker Creek Elementary School

• Pinellas County Schools, FL
• PK, K-5

• A

• 535 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio