Bevis Elementary School

Bevis Elementary School in Lithia, FL, is a large, high-performing public school serving 826 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Hillsborough school district, and it consistently ranks among the top 2% of elementary schools in Florida.

Bevis stands out for its exceptional academic results, with students scoring far above district and state averages. For example, the school averages 90% proficiency in math and 87% in English Language Arts, compared to district averages of about 60% and 57%, respectively. This elite performance places Bevis at 38th out of 2,240 elementary schools in the state, making it the clear leader in a remarkable cluster of high-achieving schools in the Lithia/Valrico area. Nearby schools like Fishhawk Creek Elementary (ranked 168th) and Stowers Elementary (ranked 222nd) are also top-tier, but Bevis outperforms them all. The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.9%, the lowest among nearby schools and far below the district average of 31.3%, indicating a highly engaged student body. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1, Bevis offers more personalized attention than many neighbors, such as Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico (25.5:1).

Bevis’s sustained excellence over the past decade is a testament to strong leadership and a supportive community. Interestingly, the school achieves these results with moderate per-student spending of $10,047, which is less than some lower-performing nearby schools like Nelson Elementary ($11,830) and Alafia Elementary ($12,726). This efficiency, combined with its top-2% ranking, makes Bevis a standout choice for families seeking a proven, high-quality education in the Lithia area.