For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,425 students in 34203, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 563 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 34203, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 34203, FL are Tara Elementary School, Braden River High School and School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34203 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34203, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34203, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tara Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 Linger Lodge Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Braden River High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6545 Sr 70 E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-8230
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,801 students
Rank: #33.
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 63rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7023
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7023
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #55.
Oneco Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5214 22nd Street Ct E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7018
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7018
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #66.
Manatee Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4550 30th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 465-4296
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 465-4296
Grades: PK-8
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Visible Men Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
921 63rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 758-7588
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 758-7588
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Access To Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6423 9th Street E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Grades: 3-12
| 51 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Amikids Manatee
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 723-4702
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 723-4702
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Manatee Technical College
Vocational School
6305 State Road 70 E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7900
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
34203, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34203, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34203, FL include Tara Elementary School, Braden River High School and School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod.
How many public schools are located in 34203?
10 public schools are located in 34203.
What percentage of students in 34203 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 34203 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34203?
34203 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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