Top Punta Gorda Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 11 public schools in Punta Gorda, FL, serving 6,642 students. Punta Gorda has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
- Punta Gorda, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Punta Gorda have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Punta Gorda, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Sallie Jones Elementary School and Deep Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is more than the Florida public school average of 16:1.
Top Punta Gorda, FL Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5%26300 Airport Rd10
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Grades: 9-12 | 377 students
- Sallie Jones Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20%1230 Narranja St10
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Grades: PK-5 | 656 students
- Deep Creek Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30%26900 Harbor View Rd10
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 255-7535
Grades: PK-5 | 666 students
- East Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30%27050 Fairway Dr10
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Grades: PK-5 | 731 students
- Babcock Neighborhood School Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50%42891 Lake Babcock Dr10
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Grades: K-6 | 158 students
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- Kingsway Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50%23300 Quasar Blvd10
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7590
Grades: PK-5 | 600 students
- Punta Gorda Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 55%Rank:6/Top 50%1001 Education Ave10
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Grades: 6-8 | 1,144 student
- Charlotte High School Math: 58% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50%1250 Cooper St10
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Grades: 9-12 | 1,965 student
- Crossroads Hope Academy Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:5/Bottom 50%45991 Bermont Rd10
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Grades: 6-12 | 21 students
- Charlotte Harbor School Special Education School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50%22450 Hancock Ave10
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Grades: PK-12 | 151 students
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