About Grady

Grady is proud to be the #1 School in Hillsborough County again! Grady Elementary School is officially an "A"-rated public school by the Florida Department of Education. It serves around 540 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and consistently ranks at or near the top of the district for high student achievement in math and reading.

Henry Woodfin Grady Elementary School was built in 1958 on nine acres of land in South Tampa. The school was named after a leading American journalist and noted orator of the Reconstruction period. Henry W. Grady was born in Athens, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1868. He served as managing editor of the Atlanta Constitution from 1879 to 1889. Click here to read more about Henry Woodfin Grady.

Grady Elementary is located in South Tampa and is known for its excellence in education. Its red brick building, huge glass pane windows and open campus is nestled between Church Street and Lois Avenue.

The school colors are gold and royal blue, and the school mascot is the tiger.

Grady Elementary School will be a leader in preparing students for life. 

Grady Elementary will provide all students with the knowledge, skills, and supports necessary to excel as a successful and responsible citizen. 

Reprinted from HCPS School Locator - school boundaries subject to change -consult source material to ensure continued accuracy