HCPS - Hillsborough County Public Schools Overview

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Know your school choice options in Hillsborough County Public Schools.

In the Hillsborough County Public Schools district (HCPS), you may attend your neighborhood school, another school in the district if space is available, or choose from one of many magnet and charter schools. The first application period is in January, with other application periods in April and June. Students with special needs may be eligible to receive a McKay Scholarship to attend a private school.

Under the federal No Child Left Behind law, students attending a Title I school designated as "in need of improvement" have the right to attend a higher-performing school in the district.

Read more about HCPS enrollment

Know the system: Key terms

Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best.

Learn more >

This district's stats >

901 E Kennedy Blvd

Tampa, FL 33602

Hillsborough

Map >

PH: (813) 272-4050

FAX: (813) 272-4038

District Web site >

Grades PK-12

186,092 students

262 schools

View all schools in this district >

District superintendent:

MaryEllen Elia

Browse HCPS Schools

Show:

Elementary
Middle
High

Hillsborough County Public Schools Elementary Schools (168)

Hillsborough County Public Schools Middle Schools (76)

Hillsborough County Public Schools High Schools (53)

Compare HCPS Schools

Recent Parent Reviews

Doby Elementary School
The school is so focused on being an A rated school that administration pays little att...
Posted 11 days ago
Progress Village Middle Magnet School
this school has my vote! i am a 6th grader here at progress village, and never in my ti...
Posted 11 days ago
Sligh Middle School
The school is wonderful! Students always have each other's back.
Posted 12 days ago