For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,389 students in Punta Gorda, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Punta Gorda, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Babcock High School and Babcock Neighborhood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Punta Gorda, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Punta Gorda have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Punta Gorda, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Babcock High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Gr: 9-10 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Babcock Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Gr: K-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Punta Gorda, Florida 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Compass Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Crossroads Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Gr: 6-12
Crossroads Wilderness Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Gr: 7-12
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Punta Gorda, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Punta Gorda, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Babcock High School and Babcock Neighborhood School.
How many public charter schools are located in Punta Gorda?
3 public charter schools are located in Punta Gorda.
What is the racial composition of students in Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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