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Manatee School District (2026) - Palmetto, FL

Manatee School District

215 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205-8840
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2026 school year, there are 84 public schools serving 54,215 students in Manatee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Manatee School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
84 Schools
4,211 Schools
# Students
54,215 Students
2,856,324 Students
# Teachers
3,110 Teachers
155,065 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.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#30 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
57%
52%
50%
52%
53%
52%
82%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
38%
38%
% Black
13%
21%
% White
42%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,853 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,416 is less than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$643 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$619 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,853
$12,026
Spending / Student
$11,416
$11,677

Best Manatee School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Robert Willis Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14705 The Masters Ave
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Gene Witt Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Rye Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Anna Maria Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4700 Gulf Dr
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7905 15th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6325 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Gr: 6-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
B.d. Gullett Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12125 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Gr: PK-5 | 1,314 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6615 Greenbrook Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Tara Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6950 Linger Lodge Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9515 E State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Braden River Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6125 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3404 Fort Hamer Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Palma Sola Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6806 5th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Dr Mona Jain Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12205 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Gr: 6-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1616.
Rowlett Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 30th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8610 115th Ave E
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Gr: K-5 | 1,356 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1818.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Gr: PK-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1919.
Virgil Mills Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7200 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2020.
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Gr: K-5 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2121.
Carlos E. Haile Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9501 Fl 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
Lakewood Ranch High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2323.
Oasis Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6417 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2525.
Buffalo Creek Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7320 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2626.
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3415 Tallevast Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2727.
Parrish Community High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11601 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2828.
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1415 29th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2929.
Braden River Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6215 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3030.
Myakka City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
37205 Manatee Ave
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 708-5515
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3131.
Parrish Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8605 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Gr: K-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3232.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Gr: PK-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3333.
Team Success A School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Gr: K-12 | 1,441 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
The Port Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14470 Harlee Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #3535.
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Manatee School District?
Manatee School District manages 84 public schools serving 54,215 students.
What is the rank of Manatee School District?
Manatee School District is ranked #29 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manatee School District?
42% of Manatee School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manatee School District?
Manatee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Manatee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,416 is less than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 84 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 54,215 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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