Best Bradenton Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 11,935 students in Bradenton, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Bradenton, FL are State College Of Florida Collegiate School, Lakewood Ranch High School and Team Success A School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradenton, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Bradenton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Bradenton, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakewood Ranch High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Bradenton, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Gr: 6-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Ranch High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,368 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Team Success A School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Gr: K-12 | 1,310 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Manatee High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
902 33rd Street Ct W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 714-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,996 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Braden River High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6545 Sr 70 E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,801 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Palmshores Behavior Health Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Gr: 2-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Southeast High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 37th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3366
Gr: 8-12 | 1,641 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Bayshore High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 34th St W
Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 751-7004
Gr: 9-12 | 1,464 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3508 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-4566
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Access To Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6423 9th Street E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Gr: 3-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Amikids Manatee
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 723-4702
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Horizons Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound Instruction
Special Education School
1400 1st Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 721-2300
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
1803 5th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 714-3445
Gr: 2-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Manatee Technical College
Vocational School
6305 State Road 70 E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7900
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Academy Inc.
Special Education School
6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Gr: PK-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bradenton, Florida

Bradenton, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2615 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 739-6100
Gr: 3-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-7470
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 82%
215 Manatee Avenue, W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
751 Rye Wilderness Rd
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 803-3969
Gr: 6-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3358
Gr: PK-5
515 13th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
1011 21st St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 243-3954
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1388
Gr: 6-12
0p.o. Box 9069
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 708-877
1819 - 5th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 782-4840
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2020 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 782-4600
Gr: K-5
215 Manatee Avenue, W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Pinnacle Academy Inc. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Gr: PK
215 Manatee Avenue, W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
Gr: PK | 6 students Minority enrollment: 34%
6210 17th Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 761-4393
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 80%
3500 9th Street, E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Gr: K-5 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
The Star Center School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2990 26th St West
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770
Gr: PK-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
922 24th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-7470
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Bradenton, FL?
How many public high schools are located in Bradenton?
16 public high schools are located in Bradenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradenton?
Bradenton public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bradenton are often viewed compared to one another?

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