For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,912 students in Palmetto, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Palmetto, FL are Palmetto Charter School, Manatee School For The Arts and Imagine Charter School At North Manatee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmetto, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Palmetto have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Palmetto, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Manatee School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #33.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Grades: PK-8
| 646 students
Palmetto, Florida 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
Lincoln Memorial Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 332 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 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Palmetto, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Palmetto, FL include Palmetto Charter School, Manatee School For The Arts and Imagine Charter School At North Manatee.
How many public charter schools are located in Palmetto, FL?
3 public charter schools are located in Palmetto, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmetto, FL?
Palmetto, FL public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
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