For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,642 students in 34203, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34203, FL are Tara Elementary School, School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod and Manatee Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 34203 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34203, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34203, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Manatee Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4550 30th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 465-4296
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 465-4296
Gr: K-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Visible Men Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
921 63rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 758-7588
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 758-7588
Gr: K-5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Oneco Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5214 22nd Street Ct E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7018
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7018
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 63rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7023
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7023
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Access To Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Gr: 3-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Amikids Manatee
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 723-4702
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 723-4702
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 34203, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34203, FL include Tara Elementary School, School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod and Manatee Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34203?
8 public elementary schools are located in 34203.
What is the racial composition of students in 34203?
34203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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