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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Bradenton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 58 public schools serving 34,836 students in Bradenton, FL (there are 30 private schools, serving 4,039 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Bradenton, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bradenton, FL are Robert Willis Elementary School, Gene Witt Elementary School and Ida M. Stewart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradenton, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Bradenton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bradenton, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Willis Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14705 The Masters Ave
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Gene Witt Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Rye Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7905 15th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6325 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Gr: 6-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
B.d. Gullett Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12125 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Gr: PK-5 | 1,314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6615 Greenbrook Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Tara Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6950 Linger Lodge Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9515 E State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Braden River Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6125 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Palma Sola Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6806 5th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Dr Mona Jain Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12205 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Gr: 6-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Rowlett Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 30th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Gr: PK-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Gr: K-5 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Carlos E. Haile Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9501 Fl 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
Lakewood Ranch High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1818.
Oasis Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6417 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Braden River Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6215 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2020.
Team Success A School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Gr: K-12 | 1,441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Manatee High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
902 33rd Street Ct W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 714-7300
Gr: 8-12 | 1,998 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2323.
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10535 Portal Crossing
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 750-0900
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2525.
Sea Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 71st St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3190
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2626.
Braden River High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6545 Sr 70 E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2727.
Martha B. King Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 75th St Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 798-6820
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
William H. Bashaw Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3515 57th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3307
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2929.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6120 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 751-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3030.
Palmshores Behavior Health Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1324 37th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Gr: 2-12 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3131.
Manatee Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4550 30th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 465-4296
Gr: K-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
Robert H. Prine Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Southern Pkwy W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-7006
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3333.
Visible Men Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
921 63rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 758-7588
Gr: K-5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
Manatee School Of Arts/sciences
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 32nd St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 755-5012
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3535.
H. S. Moody Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5425 38th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bradenton, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Bradenton, FL include Robert Willis Elementary School, Gene Witt Elementary School and Ida M. Stewart Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bradenton?
58 public schools are located in Bradenton.
What percentage of students in Bradenton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Bradenton are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bradenton?
Bradenton public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bradenton are often viewed compared to one another?

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