For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,766 students in 33982, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33982, FL are East Elementary School and Babcock Neighborhood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33982 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33982, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33982, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Grades: PK-5
| 800 students
Rank: #22.
Babcock Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Grades: K-12
| 966 students
33982, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Crossroads Wilderness Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 33982, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33982, FL include East Elementary School and Babcock Neighborhood School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33982?
2 public elementary schools are located in 33982.
What is the racial composition of students in 33982?
33982 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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