Quick Answer
Most of Odessa (ZIP 33556) is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. School zones vary by address within Odessa. Key schools include Hammond Elementary, Odessa Elementary, and Keystone Elementary, with Sickles High School serving much of Hillsborough-side Odessa. Verify zones at hcps.net before buying. Call Barrett at (813) 733-7907 for school zone help.
Which Schools Serve Odessa FL?
Odessa spans portions of both Hillsborough and Pasco counties. The core Odessa area (ZIP 33556) is in Hillsborough County, served by HCPS. Northern portions, particularly Starkey Ranch, fall in Pasco County. School zone boundaries within Odessa change at the street level, so verifying the specific property address in the HCPS school locator is the only reliable way to confirm your assignment.
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Hillsborough County Schools Serving Odessa
| Level | School | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hammond Elementary | K-5 | Gunn Hwy, Odessa |
| Elementary | Odessa Elementary | K-5 | Primitive Baptist Rd, Odessa |
| Elementary | Keystone Elementary | K-5 | Gunn Hwy area, Tampa/Odessa |
| Middle | Farnell Middle School | 6-8 | Race Track Rd, Tampa |
| High School | Sickles High School | 9-12 | Town Center Blvd, Tampa |
| High School | Gaither High School | 9-12 | Serves parts of Odessa |
| Charter K-8 | Starkey Ranch K-8 (Pasco Co.) | K-8 | Within Starkey Ranch |
School zone assignments vary by address. Always verify with HCPS (hcps.net) or Pasco County Schools before purchasing.
What Are the Schools Like in Odessa?
Hammond Elementary
Hammond Elementary sits on Gunn Highway in Odessa and serves a significant portion of the Keystone and central Odessa area. It is one of the elementary schools families specifically target when buying in Odessa. The school has a strong parent community reflecting the neighborhood's family-oriented character.
Sickles High School
Sickles High School is one of the higher-performing large public high schools in Hillsborough County, located on Town Center Boulevard near the Westchase/Odessa boundary. It earns strong graduation rates and AP participation. For families prioritizing a strong public high school, Sickles is a genuine asset to the Odessa area.
Starkey Ranch K-8 (Pasco County)
Buyers in Starkey Ranch get access to the purpose-built Starkey Ranch K-8 school within the community. It is a major selling point for the development, designed for students walking or biking from within the neighborhood. Starkey Ranch high school students feed into Pasco County high schools; confirm the specific high school assignment for any Starkey Ranch address.
Private Schools Near Odessa FL
Several private school options are within a reasonable drive of Odessa:
