For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,559 students in 34202, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34202, FL are R. Dan Nolan Middle School and Braden River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34202 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34202, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34202, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6615 Greenbrook Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Braden River Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6215 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Academy Inc.
Special Education School
6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Gr: PK-12
34202, Florida 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pinnacle Academy Inc. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 34202, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34202, FL include R. Dan Nolan Middle School and Braden River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 34202?
3 public middle schools are located in 34202.
What is the racial composition of students in 34202?
34202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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