For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,212 students in 34221, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 34221, FL are Palmetto Charter School, Virgil Mills Elementary School and James Tillman Elementary Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34221 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34221, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34221, FL Public Preschools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 682 students
Rank: #66.
Palmetto Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 570 students
Rank: #77.
Palm View K-8 School
Magnet 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
| 653 students
34221, Florida 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
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 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 34221, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 34221, FL include Palmetto Charter School, Virgil Mills Elementary School and James Tillman Elementary Magnet School.
How many public preschools are located in 34221?
7 public preschools are located in 34221.
What is the racial composition of students in 34221?
34221 public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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