Top 5 Best 33950 Florida Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,226 students in 33950, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 33950, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33950, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Sallie Jones Elementary School and Punta Gorda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33950 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33950, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33950, FL Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Sallie Jones Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1230 Narranja St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
Punta Gorda Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Education Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Grades: 6-8
| 1,072 students
Rank: #44.
Charlotte High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Cooper St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,976 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baker/head Start
311 E Charlotte Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Grades: PK
| 165 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 33950 Florida

33950, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 33950, FL?
How many public schools are located in 33950?
5 public schools are located in 33950.
What percentage of students in 33950 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 33950 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33950?
33950 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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