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Manatee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 43 public preschools serving 23,449 students in Manatee School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Florida.
Public Preschools in Manatee School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
82 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
52,895 Students
1,124,074 Students
# Teachers
3,108 Teachers
71,061 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Manatee School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
51 Students
2,515 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,132 Students
28,808 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19,676 Students
409,820 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
36%
# Black Students
6,424 Students
236,066 Students
% Black Students
12%
21%
# White Students
22,893 Students
392,557 Students
% White Students
44%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
42 Students
1,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,677 Students
52,612 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,566
64,349
# Students in K Grade:
3,706
154,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,711
161,963
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,885
167,396
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,349
171,016
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,070
167,752
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,881
159,415
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,895
27,337
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,814
19,963
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,013
19,106
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,022
2,380
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,208
2,273
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,956
2,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,819
4,295
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,149 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,701 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$643 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$619 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,149
$11,962
Spending / Student
$11,701
$11,615
Best Manatee School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert Willis Elementary 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
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
Gene Witt Elementary 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
| 754 students
Rank: #33.
Ida M. Stewart Elementary 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: #44.
Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary 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
| 659 students
Rank: #55.
B.d. Gullett Elementary 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
| 1,258 students
Rank: #66.
Freedom Elementary 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
| 611 students
Rank: #77.
Anna Maria Elementary 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: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #88.
Braden River Elementary 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
| 547 students
Rank: #99.
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary 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
| 831 students
Rank: #1010.
Tara Elementary 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
| 568 students
Rank: #1111.
Barbara A Harvey Elementary 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
| 1,252 students
Rank: #1212.
Palma Sola Elementary 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
| 408 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 913 students
Rank: #1414.
Virgil Mills Elementary 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
| 833 students
Rank: #1515.
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary 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
| 527 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 575 students
Rank: #1717.
Jessie P. Miller Elementary 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
| 569 students
Rank: #1818.
Blackburn Elementary 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
| 456 students
Rank: #1919.
Myakka City Elementary 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
| 315 students
Rank: #2020.
Sea Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3601 71st St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3190
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3190
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #2121.
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10535 Portal Crossing
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 750-0900
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 750-0900
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
Rank: #2222.
Florine J Abel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Madonna Pl
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 751-7040
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 751-7040
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2323.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6120 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 751-7000
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 751-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #2424.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Grades: PK-8
| 773 students
Rank: #2525.
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #2626.
William H. Bashaw Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3515 57th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3307
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3307
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #2727.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1540 10th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4822
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4822
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #2828.
Samoset Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 19th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6400
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #2929.
Robert H. Prine Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Southern Pkwy W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-7006
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-7006
Grades: PK-5
| 716 students
Rank: #3030.
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 63rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7023
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7023
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #3131.
H. S. Moody Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5425 38th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3170
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3170
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #3232.
Ballard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 18th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8400
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #3333.
Palm View K-8 School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6025 Bayshore Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4812
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4812
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #3434.
Oneco Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5214 22nd Street Ct E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7018
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7018
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #3535.
Manatee Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4550 30th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 465-4296
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 465-4296
Grades: PK-8
| 594 students
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