Serving 891 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Parrish Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parrish Charter Academy's student population of 891 students has grown by 165% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 176% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
891 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Parrish Charter Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parrish Charter Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1684 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
15%
38%
Black
5%
21%
White
72%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parrish Charter Academy's ranking?
Parrish Charter Academy is ranked #1684 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Parrish Charter Academy often compared to?
Parrish Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Virgil Mills Elementary School, Imagine Charter School At North Manatee by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Parrish Charter Academy?
891 students attend Parrish Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Parrish Charter Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parrish Charter Academy?
Parrish Charter Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parrish Charter Academy offer ?
Parrish Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parrish Charter Academy part of?
Parrish Charter Academy is part of Manatee School District.
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