For the 2023 school year, there are 78 public schools serving 49,167 students in Manatee County, FL (there are 36 private schools, serving 4,249 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Manatee County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Manatee County, FL are Palmetto Charter School, Gene Witt Elementary School and State College Of Florida Collegiate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manatee County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Manatee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Manatee County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Charter School
Charter School
Math: 92% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Gene Witt Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rye Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Charter School
Math: 85% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Grades: 6-12
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Robert Willis Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14705 The Masters Ave
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: #55.
Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6325 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #66.
Anna Maria Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Gulf Dr
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #77.
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3404 Fort Hamer Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 716 students
Rank: #88.
B.d. Gullett Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12125 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Grades: PK-5
| 1,082 students
Rank: #99.
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
Math: 79% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6615 Greenbrook Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Rank: #1010.
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7905 15th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1111.
Tara Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 66%
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
| 604 students
Rank: #1212.
Freedom Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9515 E State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1313.
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3500 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Grades: K-5
| 917 students
Rank: #1414.
Rowlett Middle Academy
Charter School
Math: 68% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 30th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Rank: #1515.
Braden River Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6125 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #1616.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
Math: 73% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Grades: PK-8
| 906 students
Rank: #1717.
Virgil Mills Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #1818.
Dr Mona Jain Middle School
Math: 69% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12205 44th Ave
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #1919.
Carlos E. Haile Middle School
Math: 70% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Fl 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #2020.
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8610 115th Ave E
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #2121.
Palma Sola Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6806 5th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #2222.
Myakka City Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37205 Manatee Ave
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 708-5515
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 708-5515
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #2323.
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #2424.
Buffalo Creek Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7320 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 1,272 students
Rank: #2525.
Lakewood Ranch High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-6100
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,433 students
Rank: #2626.
Parrish Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8605 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Grades: K-4
| 336 students
Rank: #2727.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
Math: 52% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Rank: #2828.
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3415 Tallevast Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #2929.
Team Success A School Of Excellence
Charter School
Math: 62% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Grades: K-12
| 995 students
Rank: #3030.
Parrish Community High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11601 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9330
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,110 students
Rank: #3131.
Blackburn Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3904 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #3232.
Manatee School For The Arts
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,897 students
Rank: #3333.
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Grades: 1-12
| 21 students
Rank: #3434.
Braden River Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6215 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Grades: 6-8
| 940 students
Rank: #3535.
Access To Education High School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6423 9th Street E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
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Manatee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
906 17th St West
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2100
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Bradenton Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2615 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 739-6100
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 739-6100
Grades: 3-8
| 95 students
Central High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-7470
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
40755 State Road 62
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 721-6674
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 721-6674
Grades: K-5
| 11 students
Early Intervention Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
215 Manatee Avenue, W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
751 Rye Wilderness Rd
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 803-3969
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 803-3969
Grades: 6-11
| 18 students
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3358
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3358
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
G.d. Rogers Garden Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
515 13th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8800
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Hurricane Island Outward Bound High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
State Rd 64 East
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 322-1500
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 322-1500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Island Middle School, Inc. (Closed 2006)
Charter School
208 85th Street
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-5200
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Just For Girls Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1011 21st St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 243-3954
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 243-3954
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Lincoln Middle School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
Manatee Adolescence Treatment (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1388
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1388
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
14470 Harllee Road
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Grades: 8-12
| 96 students
302 Manatee Ave E Ste 100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 750-6667
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 750-6667
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Manatee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0p.o. Box 9069
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 708-877
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 708-877
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Manatee Glens Adolescent Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1819 - 5th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 782-4840
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 782-4840
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
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
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
215 Manatee Avenue, W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pal Opportunity Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Palmetto Youth Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
14494 Harlee Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 722-3700
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 722-3700
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Prek Handicapped Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
215 Manatee Avenue, W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
6210 17th Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 761-4393
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 761-4393
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rowlett Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
3500 9th Street, E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Grades: K-5
| 773 students
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
The Star Center School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2990 26th St West
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770
Grades: PK-12
| 2 students
Y Technicalogical High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
922 24th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-7470
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manatee County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Manatee County, FL include Palmetto Charter School, Gene Witt Elementary School and State College Of Florida Collegiate School.
How many public schools are located in Manatee County, FL?
78 public schools are located in Manatee County, FL.
What percentage of students in Manatee County, FL go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Manatee County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manatee County, FL?
Manatee County, FL public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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