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Best Schools in RIVERVIEW, FL

30 public K-12 schools in RIVERVIEW from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

30 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in RIVERVIEW, FL using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

30
Schools
29,783
Students
Avg Quality
18.6:1
Avg Class Size

How the RIVERVIEW Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

RIVERVIEW, FL enrolls 29,783 students across 30 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 15 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 18.6:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in RIVERVIEW is Jule F Sumner High School, scoring 30/100 (F) with 3,602 enrolled students at the other level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

RIVERVIEW schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect RIVERVIEW housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

RIVERVIEW school enrollment varies 40× across entities

RIVERVIEW school enrollment ranges from 91 students (lowest) to 3,602 students (highest), a spread of 3,511 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city — small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

RIVERVIEW student-teacher ratio is 18.6:1 — high (typically associated with larger urban scale or staffing constraints that have widened the headcount gap)

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

RIVERVIEW has higher-than-average charter school authorisation eligibility — 50.0% of the population qualifies for charter-school enrollment options

charter-school enrollment options eligibility is the federal threshold for charter school authorisation funding allocations, established under the state-specific charter law. Areas above 30% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic charter school authorisation formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

# School Score
1. Jule F Sumner High School 30 F
2. Riverview High School 37 F
3. Spoto High School 32 F
4. Winthrop Charter School 56 C
5. Collins Elementary School 42 D
6. Southshore Charter Academy 39 F
7. Bridgeprep Academy of Riverview 35 F
8. Bell Creek Academy High School 37 F
9. Riverview Academy of Math and Science 55 C
10. Winthrop College Prep Academy 18 F
11. Giunta Middle School 25 F
12. Valrico Lake Advantage Academy 51 C-
13. Boyette Springs Elementary School 38 F
14. Sessums Elementary School 31 F
15. Summerfield Elementary School 29 F
16. Rodgers Middle Magnet School 30 F
17. Creekside Charter Academy 38 F
18. Warren Hope Dawson Elementary 30 F
19. Summerfield Crossings Elementary School 33 F
20. Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida 15 F
21. Frost Elementary School 42 D
22. Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12) 35 F
23. Bell Creek Academy 57 C
24. Ippolito Elementary School 24 F
25. Riverview Elementary School 31 F
26. Kids Community College Riverview Southeast 35 F
27. Symmes Elementary School 45 D
28. Pivot Charter School 32 F
29. Riverview Academy High School
30. Bridgeprep Academy of Advanced Studies of Hillsborough

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in RIVERVIEW, FL?

The top-rated school in RIVERVIEW is Jule F Sumner High School with a quality score of 30/100. There are 30 public schools in RIVERVIEW with 29,783 total students.

How many schools are in RIVERVIEW, FL?

RIVERVIEW has 30 public schools with a total enrollment of 29,783 students. 15 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 18.6:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.