Plato Academy Tampa Charter School

Plato Academy Tampa Charter School serves 391 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in Tampa's Hillsborough County. This charter elementary school maintains a favorable 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio with 31 full-time equivalent teachers, creating opportunities for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.8 out of 10 academic score and ranking in the 79th percentile among Florida schools at #794 out of 3,816 statewide.

Students show strong achievement in core subjects, with 67% reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and 64% meeting proficiency standards in Mathematics across grade levels. Located at 7705 Gunn Highway, the school serves a well-established suburban community in ZIP code 33625. The surrounding neighborhood reflects stability and educational investment, with a median household income of $80,681 and 40% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 11.8%, and median home values of $322,500 indicate a middle-to-upper-middle-class community. Plato Academy Tampa operates within Tampa's large suburban landscape, providing families with a charter school option that combines the benefits of public education with a more intimate learning environment in an academically supportive community setting.

Plato Academy Tampa Charter School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.