Top 5 Best Palmetto Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,147 students in Palmetto, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Palmetto, FL are Manatee Virtual Instruction Program, Manatee School For The Arts and The Port Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmetto, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Palmetto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Palmetto, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manatee School For The Arts, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Palmetto, FL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Manatee School For The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,968 students
Rank: #33.
The Port Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14470 Harlee Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Grades: 1-12
| 53 students
Rank: #55.
Palmetto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4848
Grades: 9-12
| 2,100 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palmetto, Florida

Palmetto, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
906 17th St West
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
14470 Harllee Road
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Grades: 8-12
| 96 students
14494 Harlee Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 722-3700
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Palmetto, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Palmetto, FL include Manatee Virtual Instruction Program, Manatee School For The Arts and The Port Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Palmetto?
5 public high schools are located in Palmetto.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmetto?
Palmetto public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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