Best Palmetto Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,264 students in Palmetto, FL.

The top ranked public high schools in Palmetto, FL are Manatee Virtual Instruction Program, The Port Academy and Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Palmetto, FL public high schools have an score of 37% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Palmetto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.

Palmetto, FL public high school have a of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Manatee School For The Arts, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Palmetto, FL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Manatee Virtual Instruction Program

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
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Top 30%

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1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971

Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #22.

The Port Academy

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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Bottom 50%

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14470 Harlee Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011

Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #33.

Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)

(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
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1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971

Gr: 1-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #44.

Manatee School For The Arts

Charter School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
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700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800

Gr: 6-12 | 2,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: #55.

Palmetto High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
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1200 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4848

Gr: 9-12 | 2,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

[+] 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%

Lincoln Memorial Academy (Closed 2023)

305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840

Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Lincoln Middle School (Closed 2023)

305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840

Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

14470 Harllee Road
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011

Gr: 8-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Palmetto Youth Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

14494 Harlee Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 722-3700

Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Palmetto, FL?

The top ranked public high schools in Palmetto, FL include Manatee Virtual Instruction Program, The Port Academy and Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise).

How many public high schools are located in Palmetto?

5 public high schools are located in Palmetto.

What is the racial composition of students in Palmetto?

Palmetto public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).