For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,348 students in 33948, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 179 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 33948, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33948, FL are Meadow Park Elementary School, Charlotte Virtual Franchise and Murdock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33948 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33948, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33948, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Park Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Lake View Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7470
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Charlotte Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Murdock Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17325 Mariner Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7525
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7525
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Port Charlotte High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18200 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7485
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7485
Gr: 9-12 | 1,659 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18300 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Gr: 6-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Charlotte Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18150 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Gr: K-12
33948, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charlotte County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
81445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
16529 Joppa Avenue
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
1441 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33948, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33948, FL include Meadow Park Elementary School, Charlotte Virtual Franchise and Murdock Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 33948?
7 public schools are located in 33948.
What percentage of students in 33948 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 33948 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33948?
33948 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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