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Grady Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Hillsborough County Public Schools · Tampa, FL
Rating
10/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
550
Student : Teacher
14:1
Founded
1958
Homes in the Grady Elementary School zone
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“Grady Elementary is a 10/10 GreatSchools-rated public elementary in South Tampa, serving Bayshore Beautiful, Palma Ceia, and Virginia Park families in the coveted Coleman–Plant feeder chain.”
Henry Woodfin Grady Elementary opened in 1958 on nine acres in the heart of South Tampa — a red-brick campus with large glass windows sitting between Bayshore Boulevard and Dale Mabry Highway. For South Tampa families in Bayshore Beautiful, Palma Ceia, and Virginia Park, a home zoned for Grady is a meaningful part of the buyer decision: the school is consistently one of the top five elementary schools in the entire Hillsborough district by state testing, and it feeds directly into Coleman Middle and Plant High — two more of South Tampa's strongest public schools.
Academic programs
- Gifted & Talented program
- Florida DOE A-rated school
- Five Star School designation (Florida)
- Red Carpet School (HCPS recognition)
- Golden School Award Winner
- 88% of students proficient in math, 84% in reading (state tests)
How to enroll
Grady Elementary is a zoned neighborhood school — enrollment is automatic for students at an address within the attendance boundary. For out-of-zone families, Hillsborough County runs a controlled open enrollment process; seats are not guaranteed. Verify your specific address at the HCPS address lookup tool (sdhc.k12.fl.us) before making an offer — South Tampa boundary lines are drawn tightly and neighboring streets can fall in different zones.
What makes it stand out
The feeder chain is the story. Grady at 10/10 into Coleman Middle at 10/10 into Plant High at 8/10 is one of the cleanest public school runs in Tampa Bay. Most South Tampa families who can get into the Grady zone know they won't need to consider private K-12 alternatives — and that certainty shows up directly in home prices. The school has held its Florida A rating for multiple consecutive years, and its 14:1 student-teacher ratio is noticeably lower than the Hillsborough district average.
Extracurriculars
- Student council
- Art, music, and physical education programs
- After-school enrichment through PTA
- Community garden and STEM activities
- School-wide literacy and math enrichment events
Frequently asked about Grady Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Grady Elementary?
Grady's attendance zone covers a core South Tampa corridor — generally Bayshore Beautiful, Palma Ceia, Palma Ceia West, and Virginia Park, roughly bounded by Bayshore Boulevard to the east, Dale Mabry to the west, Gandy Boulevard to the south, and the Morrison / Swann Avenue area to the north. South Tampa boundary lines are not always intuitive — a block can shift a school zone. Verify your specific address at the HCPS school locator tool before making an offer.
Is Grady Elementary a zoned school or does it have an application process?
Grady is a zoned neighborhood school — no application, audition, or lottery. If your home address falls in the attendance boundary, your child enrolls. Out-of-zone families can apply through Hillsborough's controlled open enrollment, but seats are limited and not guaranteed. The school's consistent A rating means in-zone demand is high and seats rarely open to outside applicants.
What is the median home price for homes zoned for Grady Elementary?
Homes in the Grady Elementary zone run roughly $800K to $2M+, with the bulk of single-family inventory in Bayshore Beautiful and Palma Ceia trading in the $900K–$1.3M range. Palma Ceia West runs higher, with some homes above $1.5M. The school zone commands a premium over comparable South Tampa homes in other attendance zones — buyers understand the Coleman–Plant feeder adds long-term value. Ask Ben for a current zone-filtered list with actual sold comps.
Is Grady Elementary safe?
The 33629 ZIP code is one of the lowest-crime ZIP codes in Tampa — Bayshore Beautiful and Palma Ceia consistently rank among the safest neighborhoods in the city. The campus itself sits on nine acres in a quiet residential block. Grady operates with standard HCPS safety protocols: controlled access during school hours, a School Resource presence, and ID verification for visitors. Parent reviews on GreatSchools and Niche are consistently positive on school culture and environment.
How does Grady compare to other South Tampa elementary schools?
Grady holds a 10/10 GreatSchools rating and ranks #3 among Tampa-area public elementary schools on Niche — it is consistently in the same tier as Gorrie, Mitchell, and Mabry, the other high-demand South Tampa elementaries. The practical difference for buyers often comes down to which school the specific address is zoned for. All four schools feed into the Coleman–Plant chain. Grady's 14:1 student-teacher ratio and consecutive A ratings put it at or near the top of that peer group.
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