For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,041 students in 34208, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 34208, FL are Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies, William H. Bashaw Elementary School and Samoset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34208 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34208, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34208, FL Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Gr: PK-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
William H. Bashaw Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3515 57th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3307
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3307
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Samoset Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 19th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6400
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Manatee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1609 6th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3319
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3319
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Horizons Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
302 Manatee Ave E, Ste 100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 750-6667
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 750-6667
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
34208, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-7470
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 82%
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3358
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3358
Gr: PK-5
1011 21st St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 243-3954
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 243-3954
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Manatee Adolescence Treatment (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1388
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1388
Gr: 6-12
Manatee Glens Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
2020 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 782-4600
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 782-4600
Gr: K-5
Pal Opportunity Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
3500 9th Street, E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Gr: K-5 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Y Technicalogical High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
922 24th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-7470
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 34208, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 34208, FL include Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies, William H. Bashaw Elementary School and Samoset Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34208?
6 public preschools are located in 34208.
What is the racial composition of students in 34208?
34208 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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