For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,827 students in 33572, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33572, FL are Waterset Charter School and Slam Academy At Apollo Beach. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33572 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33572, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33572, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6540 Knowledge Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Gr: K-8 | 1,164 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Gr: K-12 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
5995 Covington Garden Drive
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 272-4000
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 272-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,420 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33572, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33572, FL include Waterset Charter School and Slam Academy At Apollo Beach.
How many public middle schools are located in 33572?
3 public middle schools are located in 33572.
What is the racial composition of students in 33572?
33572 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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