Below Average

#1351 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Icon Preparatory School

Elementary School

1906 N ROME AVE, Tampa, FL 33607

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

388

Student-Teacher

16.2:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

388

Student-Teacher

16.2:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,351 of 1,462

In Tampa

#52 of 54

public schools

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About Icon Preparatory School

Icon Preparatory School is a private elementary school in Tampa, FL. Icon Preparatory School serves approximately 388 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Icon Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,351 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares2.1 pts below FL schools

4.5

This school 4.5 · Below Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Icon Preparatory School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Icon Preparatory School compares to 148 public schools serving similar grades in Tampa, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

This School

16.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

388

This School

504

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.5

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 97.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.3% vs 0%

White 0.3% vs 0%

Icon Preparatory School Tampa Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Icon Preparatory School (this school)	—	388	16.2:1	4.5
DUNBAR ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL	0.1 mi	356	14.8:1	7.9
STEWART MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL	0.4 mi	801	23.6:1	4.6
WEST TAMPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.6 mi	426	13.7:1	8.6
MACFARLANE PARK ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL	0.9 mi	381	15.9:1	8.3
GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.1 mi	198	11.6:1	5.5
HILLSBOROUGH VIRTUAL SCHOOL	1.1 mi	613	10.8:1	7.5
HILLSBOROUGH VIRTUAL FRANCHISE HIGH SCHOOL	1.1 mi	28	—:1	—
PATRICIA SULLIVAN METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES PARTNERSHIP SCHOO	1.2 mi	77	12.8:1	9.2
TAMPA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY MAGNET	1.3 mi	291	14.6:1	5.4
MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.4 mi	695	15.4:1	8.8
TAMPA BAY BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.5 mi	632	17.1:1	5.2
GORRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.5 mi	509	15.9:1	8.6
WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.5 mi	619	20.6:1	7.6
BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF TAMPA	1.6 mi	338	21.1:1	5.8
RAMPELLO K-8 MAGNET SCHOOL	1.7 mi	806	16.1:1	8.2
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.7 mi	335	12.4:1	7.1
CHANNELSIDE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE	1.8 mi	333	15.9:1	4.3
SEMINOLE HEIGHTS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	1.9 mi	326	54.3:1	2.8
TRINITY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN	2.0 mi	903	18.8:1	7.1
BROWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	222	12.3:1	5.1

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention

C 3.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.7 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,202.5

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 6%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 388

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 97.2%

Hispanic 2.3%

White 0.3%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1906 N ROME AVE, Tampa, FL 33607

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Icon Preparatory School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PATRICIA SULLIVAN METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES PARTNERSHIP SCHOO (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WEST TAMPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tampa, see our Tampa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
DUNBAR ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL Tampa	0.1 mi	356	7.9
STEWART MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL Tampa	0.4 mi	801	4.6
WEST TAMPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	0.6 mi	426	8.6
BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL Tampa	0.7 mi	1,584	4.9
TAMPA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Tampa	0.8 mi	705	6.3
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL TAMPA Tampa	0.9 mi	264	5.2
MACFARLANE PARK ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL Tampa	0.9 mi	381	8.3
VILLA MADONNA SCHOOL Tampa	1.0 mi	276	7.5
GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.1 mi	198	5.5
HILLSBOROUGH VIRTUAL FRANCHISE HIGH SCHOOL Tampa	1.1 mi	28	—
HILLSBOROUGH VIRTUAL SCHOOL Tampa	1.1 mi	613	7.5
THE MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF HYDE PARK Tampa	1.2 mi	93	4.7
PATRICIA SULLIVAN METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES PARTNERSHIP SCHOO Tampa	1.2 mi	77	9.2
REAL LIFE INC Tampa	1.3 mi	4	—
MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.4 mi	695	8.8
TAMPA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY MAGNET Tampa	1.3 mi	291	5.4
WESTMINSTER ACADEMY Tampa	1.3 mi	49	6.7
GORRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.5 mi	509	8.6
WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Tampa	1.5 mi	619	7.6
TAMPA BAY BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.5 mi	632	5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33607 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,404

Median Home Value

$316,100

Median Rent

$1,771/mo

Population

24,960

College Educated

35.3%

Homeownership

38.9%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

17.1%

Median Age

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LEHRMAN COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Miami Beach, FL	300	4.5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Icon Preparatory School

What grades does Icon Preparatory School serve?

Icon Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Icon Preparatory School?

Icon Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Icon Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Icon Preparatory School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Icon Preparatory School rank in FL?

Icon Preparatory School ranks #1,351 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Icon Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Icon Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Icon Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, Icon Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Icon Preparatory School a religious school?

No, Icon Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 74 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 32 Some Transit
Bike Score: 61 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 388
Gender Split: 59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 24
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 185 days
Setting: Large City
County: Hillsborough County
Phone: (813) 967-8300

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