For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,559 students in 34202, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 34202, FL are R. Dan Nolan Middle School and Braden River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34202 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34202, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34202, FL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6615 Greenbrook Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Braden River Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6215 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Academy Inc.
Special Education School
6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Gr: PK-12
34202, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pinnacle Academy Inc. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 34202, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 34202, FL include R. Dan Nolan Middle School and Braden River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 34202?
3 public middle schools are located in 34202.
What is the racial composition of students in 34202?
34202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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