Plato Academy Tampa Charter School in Tampa

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	8/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2025 Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education.
Student Growth	8/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Florida Department of Education.

Posted: March 9, 2026

This is an excellent school and my daughter is excelling in every subject

Posted: March 9, 2026

Posted: November 12, 2025

Plato is a great school when it comes to academics but when I could not recommend if you are a person of color to come to this school. At my time here there have been many issues of bullying specifically towards people of color and nothing has been done about it even with staff aware of these issues. Not only has there been issues of staff ignoring students issues there have also been issues of staff themselves degrading a specific demographic of children (POC)

I wouldnt go out of my way to say this school is racist in any way but there is clearly a bias towards the white and Hispanic kids in this school. As you get older the worse the communication gets between the school and you and your parents. While there are many opportunities open for older kids I see that middle schoolers often get there problems neglected,

Overall this is a good school academically, there are lots of opportunities to learn but not a lot to grow as your own person. I would not recommend this school if you are not white because your time will be way harder at this school since there are clear racial biases.

Posted: November 12, 2025

Posted: September 27, 2024

I love this school I have improved so much ever since I moved here. yes its a strict school but coming from a student here the teacher are not mean or anything there often teaching us responsibility, or how to that are actions have consequences. Most parents just cant handle that their baby could do anything wrong and thats ok but sometimes kids need to learn from their mistakes. I am so sad that Im going of to high school this year but I at least I know Ill be ready. Ill miss you Plato.

Posted: May 26, 2023

So glad I went with Plato Academy -Tampa when it came to decoding on a school for my Kindergartener. He loved his first year there and was asking if he was coming back for 1st! Very close knit and couldnt of asked for better communication! 100% happy with our decision!

Posted: May 26, 2023

Posted: April 1, 2023

We were so disappointed with our experience at this school. I dont typically write reviews but wanted to warn other parents not to waste their time. The teachers are harsh and dont seem to know what they are doing. I also heard the principle yelling at a student from the hall when I was there one day.

Posted: April 1, 2023

Posted: March 3, 2023

My kids love it here and they are thriving. If you have questions, the staff is very responsive, transparent, and inclusive. They have active extra curricular activities and great academic rigor. The student body is well mannered and there is a supportive and forward-thinking culture among them.

The contrast between this school and other schools my kids have attended is huge.

Complaining about turnover with education in its current state is hilarious. Its an issue across every school, not just Plato.

I would also say that my experience with other schools and as a youth coach leads me to believe that the parents writing negative reviews are likely more of the problem. This school, compared to many others, is top notch. Unfortunately many parents see their child in a different light than most others. Its unfortunate for people to think a 1 star review makes sense just because they didnt get what they want. Education isnt a la cart.

Posted: March 3, 2023

Posted: February 18, 2023

Would not recommend. Teachers and principal are extremely harsh and no compassion at all especially with the younger kids that are getting adjusted to going to school all day. If your child has any special needs, forget it they will black ball you and try to get you out by obsessively emailing you daily telling you how bad your childs behavior is.
They are not equipped to work with different types of children at all!
We switch to a different school and my child is thriving and doing so well now.

Posted: February 18, 2023

Posted: August 26, 2022

Too much turnover in staff, very disruptive to students. If your child has any special needs they are not staffed even though when you tour they say they do. The ESE teacher is very green and lacks professionalism when addressing parents. If your child has ADHD and/or autism this is not the best choice for your child. If your child has an IEP or 504 they are not prompt and/or consistent to accommodate, not all the staff will be on board and implement. There is a lack of communication to parents/guardians when it comes to any academic or behavior issues, these are communicated when it is too late to make a change for the students grade for the report card. Online assignments and communication is disorganized, but I think they recognize this and trying to address it.

Posted: August 26, 2022

Posted: July 27, 2022

Worst school experience ever!

Teachers inexperienced and staff leaving in droves!

Posted: July 27, 2022

Posted: June 1, 2022

Too much staff turnover for us. Including a new Principal in the middle of the year and now the Vice Principal leaving. Many teachers quit at the end of this year as well.

The education is sub par at best. We are switching schools and have a lot of summer catching up to do.

Posted: June 1, 2022

Posted: November 10, 2021

Excellent school. Great communication. My daughter loves it. We love the students-teacher low rate. Caring teachers and administration. PE everyday, which we love.

Posted: October 5, 2021

This school has turned for the worse after recent administration change . They dont care about kids well being or health . Even the new principal left . The school administration CENSORS parents in classdojo and even deletes parents comments and reviews on Facebook pages . Theres no transparency from admin . Scary how this place has turned !!! Dont trust them for my kids education . They dont care about your kids only about filling up all slots in classroom so they can get state money

Posted: February 6, 2021

We have been very happy here. Our children are being challenged and are learning so much. The staff is very warm and kind. Our children love it!

Posted: September 27, 2019

My child was behind in the county schools and not making enough progress to catch up with classmates. Plato gives her the support she needs to succeed. The small environment is not intimidating and she gets individual attention to address her needs. She loves the staff and teachers and is thriving here.

Posted: September 27, 2019

Amazing teachers who focus on the children as individuals

Posted: September 27, 2019

Leadership knows the name of every student and are intimately involved in activities.

Posted: September 27, 2019

Posted: September 10, 2019

Excellent School with great families and students. A-rated.

Posted: September 10, 2019

#	Name	Type	City	State	Distance
1	Westchase	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Tampa	FL	2.8 mi
2	Hyde Park	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Tampa	FL	11.8 mi
3	The Pavillions	Apartment Complex	Tampa	FL	14.7 mi
4	Avelar Creek	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Riverview	FL	23.4 mi
5	Panther Trace	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Riverview	FL	24.4 mi
6	Harbour Isles	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Apollo Beach	FL	25.1 mi
7	FishHawk Ranch	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Lithia	FL	26.6 mi
8	Fish Hawk Ranch	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Lithia	FL	27.1 mi
9	Fishhawk Ranch	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Lithia	FL	27.6 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	South Tampa	Tampa	FL	11 mi
2	South of Gandy (SOG)	Tampa	FL	13.7 mi
3	Fishhawk Ranch /Lithia FL	Lithia	FL	27.2 mi

Base	Distance
Coast Guard Clearwater	13.8 mi.
MacDill AFB	16.1 mi.

Plato Academy Tampa Charter School

Tampa, FL 33625

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