Best Schools in Manatee County, FL
Manatee County, FL has 103 public schools (13 high, 13 middle, 47 elementary) serving 57,813 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Manatee County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Manatee County, FL
The top high schools in Manatee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. State College Of Florida Collegiate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 492 Students
2. Lakewood Ranch High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2435 Students
3. Parrish Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2017 Students
4. Braden River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1774 Students
5. Booker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
6. Manatee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1983 Students
7. Manatee School For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1968 Students
8. Palmetto High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2100 Students
9. Bayshore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1435 Students
10. Southeast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1716 Students
Best Middle Schools in Manatee County, FL
The top middle schools in Manatee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oasis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students
2. R. Dan Nolan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
3. Rowlett Middle Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 671 Students
4. Dr Mona Jain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
5. Carlos E. Haile Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students
6. Buffalo Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
7. Braden River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students
8. Martha B. King Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
9. Booker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
10. Lincoln Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Manatee County, FL
The top elementary schools in Manatee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmetto Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 418 Students
2. Anna Maria Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
3. Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students
4. Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
5. Gene Witt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
6. Robert Willis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 765 Students
7. Tara Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
8. B.d. Gullett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1121 Students
9. Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 798 Students
10. Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 936 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Manatee County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Manatee County, FL has a total population of 399,710 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Manatee County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Manatee County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manatee County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manatee County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Manatee County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Manatee County, FL
How many schools are in Manatee County, FL?
Manatee County, FL has 103 public schools: 13 high schools, 13 middle schools and 47 elementary schools, serving 57,813 students in total.
How do schools in Manatee County perform on state tests?
On average, 103 schools in Manatee County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Manatee County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Manatee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Manatee County
5 places in Manatee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Bradenton (39)
- Palmetto (11)
- Parrish (4)
- Holmes Beach (1)
- Myakka City (1)
School districts (1)
- Manatee (73 schools)