For the 2024-25 school year, there are 80 public schools serving 50,482 students in Manatee County, FL (there are 39 private schools, serving 6,162 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Manatee County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Manatee County, FL are Palmetto Charter School, Robert Willis Elementary School and Gene Witt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manatee County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Manatee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Manatee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Robert Willis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14705 The Masters Ave
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Grades: PK-5
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
Gene Witt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rye Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #44.
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7905 15th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6325 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
B.d. Gullett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12125 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Grades: PK-5
| 1,121 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Grades: 6-12
| 492 students
Rank: #88.
Freedom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9515 E State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #99.
Anna Maria Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Gulf Dr
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Grades: K-5
| 190 students
Rank: #1010.
Braden River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6125 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1111.
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3404 Fort Hamer Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #1212.
Tara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 Linger Lodge Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1313.
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6615 Greenbrook Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #1414.
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8610 115th Ave E
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Grades: PK-5
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1515.
Palma Sola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6806 5th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1616.
Rowlett Middle Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 30th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Rank: #1717.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Grades: PK-8
| 936 students
Rank: #1818.
Dr Mona Jain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12205 44th Ave
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Grades: 6-8
| 994 students
Rank: #1919.
Virgil Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 818 students
Rank: #2020.
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Grades: K-5
| 918 students
Rank: #2121.
Carlos E. Haile Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9501 Fl 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Rank: #2222.
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #2323.
Lakewood Ranch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-6100
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,435 students
Rank: #2424.
Parrish Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11601 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9330
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9330
Grades: 9-12
| 2,017 students
Rank: #2525.
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3415 Tallevast Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #2626.
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 29th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #2727.
Buffalo Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7320 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 1,127 students
Rank: #2828.
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #2929.
Manatee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
902 33rd Street Ct W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 714-7300
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 714-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,983 students
Rank: #3030.
Team Success A School Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Grades: K-12
| 1,222 students
Rank: #3131.
Blackburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3904 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #3232.
Manatee School For The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,968 students
Rank: #3333.
Parrish Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8605 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Grades: K-6
| 565 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Myakka City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
37205 Manatee Ave
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 708-5515
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 708-5515
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Oasis Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6417 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
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Manatee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
906 17th St West
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2100
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Bradenton Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2615 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 739-6100
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 739-6100
Grades: 3-8
| 95 students
Central High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-7470
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
40755 State Road 62
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 721-6674
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 721-6674
Grades: K-5
| 11 students
Early Intervention Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
215 Manatee Avenue, W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
751 Rye Wilderness Rd
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 803-3969
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 803-3969
Grades: 6-11
| 18 students
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3358
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3358
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
G.d. Rogers Garden Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
515 13th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8800
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Hurricane Island Outward Bound High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
State Rd 64 East
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 322-1500
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 322-1500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Island Middle School, Inc. (Closed 2006)
Charter School
208 85th Street
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-5200
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Just For Girls Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1011 21st St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 243-3954
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 243-3954
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Lincoln Memorial Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Lincoln Middle School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
Manatee Adolescence Treatment (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1388
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1388
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
14470 Harllee Road
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Grades: 8-12
| 96 students
Manatee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0p.o. Box 9069
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 708-877
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 708-877
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Manatee Glens Adolescent Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1819 - 5th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 782-4840
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 782-4840
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Manatee Glens Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
2020 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 782-4600
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 782-4600
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
215 Manatee Avenue, W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pal Opportunity Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Palmetto Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14494 Harlee Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 722-3700
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 722-3700
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Pinnacle Academy Inc. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Prek Handicapped Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
215 Manatee Avenue, W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
6210 17th Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 761-4393
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 761-4393
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rowlett Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
3500 9th Street, E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Grades: K-5
| 773 students
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
The Star Center School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2990 26th St West
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770
Grades: PK-12
| 2 students
Y Technicalogical High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
922 24th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-7470
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manatee County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Manatee County, FL include Palmetto Charter School, Robert Willis Elementary School and Gene Witt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Manatee County?
80 public schools are located in Manatee County.
What percentage of students in Manatee County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Manatee County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manatee County?
Manatee County public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Manatee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Manatee County include: Braden River High School vs. Lakewood Ranch High School, Florine J Abel Elementary School vs. Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School, Dr Mona Jain Middle School vs. R. Dan Nolan Middle School
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