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321 schools in HILLSBOROUGH

Florida · 221,318 students · 21 cities

Public K-12 schools in HILLSBOROUGH number 321, teaching approximately 221,318 Florida students (an average of 689 per campus).

7-year change in HILLSBOROUGH

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
218,958
+1,886 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
287
-10 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
29%
was 34%
% Hispanic
41%
was 37%
% Black
21%
was 21%
% Asian
5%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
DELIA SANCHEZ FULL SERVICE SCHOOLTampaElementaryPK-PK0
ENCORETampaElementaryPK-PK0
HILLSBOROUGH ESE CONTRACTED RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENTTampaHigh06-120
HILLSBOROUGH VIRT INSTR PRGSTampaCombinedKG-120
ACTSThonotosassaCombinedM-M·
AMI KIDS YESWimaumaCombinedM-M·
BELL CREEK ACADEMYRiverviewCombinedM-M·
CATO CLASSICAL ACADEMYTemple TerraceCombinedM-M·
EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOLTampaElementaryKG-05·
HIGH SCHOOL UUUWimaumaCombinedM-M·
IVRIT-HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMYTemple TerraceCombinedM-M·
JUST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTampaCombinedM-M·
MATER ACADEMY HILLSMiamiCombinedM-M·
MATER ACADEMY HILLS MIDDLEMiamiCombinedM-M·
MIDDLE SCHOOL VVWimaumaElementaryM-M·
NAVIGATOR ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP SOUTHSHOREWimaumaElementaryM-M·
NORTHSTAR ACADEMY OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY EASTFt LauderdaleCombinedM-M·
NORTHSTAR ACADEMY OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY WESTTampaCombinedM-M·
PLANT CITY CAREER CENTERPlant CityElementaryM-M·
VILLAGE OF EXCELLENCE MIDDLE SCHOOLTampaCombinedM-M·
WATERSET CHARTER SCHOOLApollo BeachElementaryKG-08·

About HILLSBOROUGH

As a large district in Florida, HILLSBOROUGH hosts 221,318 students across 321 schools.

Looking at the level breakdown, HILLSBOROUGH is made up of 189 elementary, 44 middle, 53 high schools, and 35 combined or other.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 217,072 students in SY 2017-18 versus 218,958 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, HILLSBOROUGH closed 10 schools, going from 297 to 287. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 34% to 29% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for HILLSBOROUGH discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in HILLSBOROUGH?
HILLSBOROUGH operates 321 public K-12 schools in Florida, serving approximately 221,318 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in HILLSBOROUGH?
HILLSBOROUGH includes 189 elementary, 44 middle, 53 high, 35 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in HILLSBOROUGH?
FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY is the largest public school in HILLSBOROUGH by enrollment, with approximately 5,748 students.
What grade levels does HILLSBOROUGH serve?
HILLSBOROUGH schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 321 campuses.
What cities does HILLSBOROUGH serve?
HILLSBOROUGH operates schools in Temple Terrace, Riverview, Lithia, Tampa, Plant City, Ruskin, and 15 other communities across Florida.
Are there charter schools in HILLSBOROUGH?
63 of the 321 schools listed under HILLSBOROUGH are charter schools.