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Manatee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 71 public elementary schools serving 39,258 students in Manatee School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Manatee School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
82 Schools
3,484 Schools
# Students
52,895 Students
2,037,860 Students
# Teachers
3,108 Teachers
118,148 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manatee School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
37%
% Black
12%
21%
% White
44%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,149 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,701 is higher than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$643 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$619 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,149
$11,962
Spending / Student
$11,701
$11,616
Best Manatee School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Robert Willis Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14705 The Masters Ave
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Gene Witt Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rye Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Anna Maria Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Gulf Dr
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7905 15th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6325 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Gr: 6-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
B.d. Gullett Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12125 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Gr: PK-5 | 1,258 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Tara Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 Linger Lodge Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9515 E State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Braden River Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6125 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3404 Fort Hamer Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Palma Sola Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6806 5th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Dr Mona Jain Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12205 44th Ave
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Rowlett Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 30th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8610 115th Ave E
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Gr: PK-5 | 1,252 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Gr: PK-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Virgil Mills Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7200 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Gr: K-5 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2121.
Carlos E. Haile Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9501 Fl 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2222.
Oasis Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6417 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
Buffalo Creek Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7320 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,122 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3415 Tallevast Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2626.
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1415 29th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
Myakka City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
37205 Manatee Ave
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 708-5515
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 708-5515
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2929.
Parrish Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8605 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Gr: K-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3030.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Team Success A School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Gr: K-12 | 1,310 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3333.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3904 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3434.
Manatee School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 2,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1540 10th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4822
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4822
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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