Best Public Schools in Riverview, FL

The city of Riverview, Florida is home to 31 schools, including 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 8 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools stand out in the Riverview area, including Winthrop Charter School, a public charter elementary/middle school ranked 388 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools with a 4-star rating and strong test scores; Valrico Lake Advantage Academy, a public charter elementary school ranked 201 out of 2,256 with a 5-star rating and excellent test scores; and Riverview Academy of Math and Science, a public charter elementary/middle school ranked 450 out of 2,256 with a 4-star rating and very high test scores. Additionally, Bell Creek Academy High School, a public charter high school, is ranked 51 out of 807 Florida high schools with a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores.

The data reveals a clear divide between the higher-performing charter schools and the lower-performing traditional public schools in Riverview, with the charter schools dominating the top rankings and significantly outperforming their counterparts on measures like graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, and test scores. However, the Hillsborough School District as a whole appears to be underperforming, with most Riverview schools scoring below the state averages on standardized tests, highlighting the need for continued improvement and the potential benefits of school choice in the area.