Best Palmetto Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 3,913 students in Palmetto, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Palmetto, FL are Palmetto Charter School, Imagine Charter School At North Manatee and Manatee School For The Arts. 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 50% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Palmetto, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Gr: PK-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Manatee School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 2,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Hola! Elementary Msa
Charter School
700 Haben Blvd, Elementary Bui
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palmetto, Florida

Palmetto, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
906 17th St West
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
14470 Harllee Road
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Gr: 8-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
14494 Harlee Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 722-3700
Gr: 7-12

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, Imagine Charter School At North Manatee and Manatee School For The Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in Palmetto?
4 public charter schools are located in Palmetto.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmetto?
Palmetto public charter schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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