For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,310 students in 33950, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 33950, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33950, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Sallie Jones Elementary School and Punta Gorda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33950 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33950, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33950, FL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Sallie Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1230 Narranja St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #33.
Punta Gorda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Education Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Grades: 6-8
| 1,120 students
Rank: #44.
Charlotte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Cooper St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,994 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baker/head Start
Magnet School
311 E Charlotte Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Grades: PK
| 158 students
33950, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Compass Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33950, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33950, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Sallie Jones Elementary School and Punta Gorda Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 33950?
5 public schools are located in 33950.
What percentage of students in 33950 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 33950 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33950?
33950 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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