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Best Port Charlotte Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,053 students in Port Charlotte, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,019 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Port Charlotte, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Port Charlotte, FL are Meadow Park Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Charlotte, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Port Charlotte have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Port Charlotte, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: 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 Port Charlotte, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Port Charlotte, FL include Meadow Park Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Port Charlotte?
12 public schools are located in Port Charlotte.
What percentage of students in Port Charlotte go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Port Charlotte are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Port Charlotte?
Port Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Port Charlotte are often viewed compared to one another?

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