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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Charlotte County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 16,932 students in Charlotte County, FL (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,236 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Charlotte County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Charlotte County, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Vineland Elementary School and Sallie Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlotte County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Charlotte County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Charlotte County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Vineland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
467 Boundary Blvd
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 743-0188
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Sallie Jones Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1230 Narranja St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Deep Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
26900 Harbor View Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 255-7535
Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
L. A. Ainger Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
245 Cougar Way
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 625-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Meadow Park Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3131 Lake View Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
370 Atwater St
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 255-7515
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
East Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22100 Breezeswept Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7450
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Port Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23000 Midway Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7460
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Myakka River Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12650 Willmington Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33981
(941) 624-4338
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Babcock Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Gr: K-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Charlotte Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Punta Gorda Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Education Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Kingsway Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23300 Quasar Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7590
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Murdock Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17325 Mariner Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7525
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Lemon Bay High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Placida Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 629-4552
Gr: 9-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1818.
Peace River Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4070 Beaver Ln
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7622
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Port Charlotte High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18200 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7485
Gr: 9-12 | 1,730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Charlotte High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Cooper St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,872 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18300 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Gr: 6-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Charlotte Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18150 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2323.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22450 Hancock Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Baker/head Start
311 E Charlotte Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 83:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Charlotte Virtual Instruction Program
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Charlotte County, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Charlotte County, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Vineland Elementary School and Sallie Jones Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Charlotte County?
26 public schools are located in Charlotte County.
What percentage of students in Charlotte County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Charlotte County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte County?
Charlotte County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Charlotte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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