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Apollo Beach K-8 School

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Apollo Beach K-8 School ranks 490 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

490^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Apollo Beach K-8 School is a high-performing public school in Apollo Beach, FL, serving 794 students from Pre-K through 8th grade within the Hillsborough district.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in math and science, where it consistently outperforms nearly all nearby non-magnet schools by a wide margin. For example, in 5th-grade math, Apollo Beach achieved 84% proficiency, compared to just 62% at the nearby Doby Elementary School. Its 5th-grade science scores are also a standout, with 78% of students proficient—a full 23 points above the district average. The school also benefits from a strong culture of attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.1%, which is significantly lower than the district average of 31.3% and far below neighbors like Cypress Creek Elementary School (41.6%) and Corr Elementary School (41.3%). While the nearby Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School edges it out in some subjects, Apollo Beach remains a top-tier neighborhood school that is remarkably stable and efficient, spending less per student ($10,420) than any of its struggling peers while achieving far better results.

One interesting pattern is a slight dip in 4th-grade performance, which may be a curriculum transition point worth noting. However, the school’s K-8 structure provides a cohesive experience that helps middle school students thrive, especially in math, where 6th, 7th, and 8th graders all score 81% or higher proficiency. Overall, Apollo Beach K-8 is a reliable, high-achieving choice for families seeking a strong academic foundation without the need for a magnet application.

794

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,420

Per pupil spending ?

31.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

501 Apollo Beach Blvd
Apollo Beach, FL 33572

(813) 671-5172

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Apollo Beach K-8 School usually attend:

High:

Lennard High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.9%

Hispanic:

26.3%

African American:

9.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (73% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

!Civics scores 12 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg59%

Florida avg63%

Elementary school

490^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

265^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 22%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

33^rd of 175Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

45^th of 70Hillsborough among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	75.6	490 of 2240	78.1%	★★★★☆
2025	72.2	577 of 2258	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	510 of 2256	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	80.2	406 of 2240	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	75.4	519 of 2219	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	81.7	387 of 2247	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	76.5	478 of 2182	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	83.8	321 of 2118	84.8%	★★★★☆
2017	80.2	372 of 2112	82.4%	★★★★☆
2016	85.1	269 of 2087	87.1%	★★★★☆
2014	81.7	338 of 2064	83.6%	★★★★☆
2013	73.8	479 of 2029	76.4%	★★★★☆
2012	79.0	367 of 1984	81.5%	★★★★☆
2011	74.1	486 of 1985	75.5%	★★★★☆
2010	74.1	461 of 1919	76.0%	★★★★☆
2009	61.1	750 of 1847	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.0	832 of 1789	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.5	754 of 1786	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	54.8	776 of 1688	54.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math78%+15 vs state

Science78%+18 vs state

English Language Arts69%+8 vs state

Civics65%-12 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 3, 2017

My boys have been there going on two years now they both hate it very much and get no support on what they are struggling with their teachers constantly write negative things daily and I wrote back do they ever do anything positive or do you only notice the negative my boys come home crying on a daily basis saying that everyone is very mean to them and they really miss there old school I have only found the people that worked with at the Christmas shop to be pleasant I think the work is way to hard and not explained well enough can't wait to move Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, November 14, 2013

This is a top class school with caring staff. Apollo Beach Elementary School has just received the 'School of Great Character' award for 2013 !! The school continually maintains a high ranking partly due to the excellent work of it's staff and also partly because of the great efforts and voluntary contribution from many of the parents. The school building itself is slightly older but this has no affect on the school's excellent record. My six year old is currently in first grade and very very happy, and my two year old will be joining in a few years. Highly recommended !!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Apollo Beach K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	501 Apollo Beach Blvd	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 671-5172	794	48	16.5	31.9%	444 (55.9%)	72 (9.1%)	209 (26.3%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (7.4%)	75.6	490^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.1%		72.2	577^th of 2258 public elementary schools	74.4%	87	75.0	58.0	72.0	77.0	64.0		77.0	69.0	84.0	81.0		81.0	78.0					65.0	$10,420	$735	$9,686
Waterset Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	6540 Knowledge Ln	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 602-0622	0	64	18.1		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	35.1	1526^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.9%		42.8	1278^th of 2258 public elementary schools	43.4%	248	63.0	60.0	58.0	55.0	65.0	65.0	61.0	57.0	26.0	46.0	67.0	35.0	36.0	51.0	83.0	81.0	100.0	85.0	$8,797	$99	$8,699
Doby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 Covington Garden Dr	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5388	680	49	13.9	43.7%	260 (38.2%)	151 (22.2%)	208 (30.6%)	16 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.3%)	45.9	1248^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.3%		50.3	1110^th of 2258 public elementary schools	50.8%	138	52.0	63.0	57.0				59.0	59.0	62.0				60.0						$12,133	$1,119	$11,015
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-8	5995 Covington Garden Drive	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 272-4000	1,381	87	15.8	24.0%	595 (43.1%)	269 (19.5%)	349 (25.3%)	42 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	122 (8.8%)	80.6	375^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.3%		79.4	419^th of 2258 public elementary schools	81.4%	44	87.0	79.0	71.0	79.0	76.0	77.0	87.0	80.0	63.0	84.0	29.0	89.0	69.0	75.0	96.0	100.0		86.0	$10,878	$812	$10,066
Corr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13020 Kings Lake Dr	Gibsonton	33534	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5345	696	44	15.8	57.6%	120 (17.2%)	193 (27.7%)	334 (48.0%)	12 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	31 (4.5%)	19.6	1936^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.6%		20.6	1891^st of 2258 public elementary schools	16.3%	45	34.0	36.0	47.0				57.0	37.0	57.0				38.0						$12,052	$1,744	$10,308
Cypress Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4040 19th Ave NE	Ruskin	33573	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5167	834	49	16.9	60.9%	111 (13.3%)	260 (31.2%)	401 (48.1%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.5%)	20	1926^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.0%		21.5	1860^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.6%	66	46.0	52.0	41.0				45.0	55.0	36.0				38.0						$11,602	$1,662	$9,940
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay	Public, Charter	K-8	1090 30th Street NE	Ruskin	33570	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 234-0940	813	42	19.5	9.5%	286 (35.2%)	160 (19.7%)	297 (36.5%)	15 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	50 (6.2%)	46.5	1238^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.7%		36.5	1465^th of 2258 public elementary schools	35.1%	227	61.0	48.0	69.0	73.0	53.0	58.0	62.0	52.0	54.0	63.0	42.0	61.0	46.0	52.0	71.0	94.0		68.0	$9,386	$755	$8,631
Belmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14150 Gate Dancer Rd	Sun City Center	33573	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 535-7806	776	56	13.8	50.5%	120 (15.5%)	319 (41.1%)	263 (33.9%)	14 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (7.6%)	25.9	1768^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.1%		33.4	1543^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	31.7%	225	56.0	61.0	45.0				44.0	56.0	36.0				32.0						$12,173	$1,491	$10,683
Thompson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 E Shell Point Rd	Ruskin	33570	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 938-1203	789	46	17.2	64.9%	99 (12.5%)	219 (27.8%)	436 (55.3%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.7%)	7.9	2173^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.0%		12.7	2089^th of 2258 public elementary schools	7.5%	84	28.0	39.0	33.0				29.0	43.0	35.0				37.0						$11,377	$1,822	$9,557
Ruskin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 E College Ave	Ruskin	33570	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5177	838	52	16.1	71.5%	106 (12.6%)	160 (19.1%)	533 (63.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.3%)	9.7	2148^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.1%		10.2	2145^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.0%	3	29.0	27.0	37.0				36.0	39.0	46.0				42.0						$13,671	$2,043	$11,627

Frequently Asked Questions about Apollo Beach K-8 School

What district is Apollo Beach K-8 School in?

Hillsborough

Is Apollo Beach K-8 School a good school?

Apollo Beach K-8 School ranks 490^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Apollo Beach K-8 School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 794 students attended Apollo Beach K-8 School.

What is the racial makeup of Apollo Beach K-8 School?

Students at Apollo Beach K-8 School are 56% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Apollo Beach K-8 School attend?

Students who attend Apollo Beach K-8 School usually go on to attend:

High : Lennard High School

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