Best Schools in Punta Gorda, FL
Punta Gorda, FL has a total of 21 schools including 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 19,852 students attend Punta Gorda, FL schools. On average, schools in Punta Gorda score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Punta Gorda exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Punta Gorda, FL
Punta Gorda, FL has 7 high schools with 8,825 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Punta Gorda score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Punta Gorda meet expectations.
1. Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
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Charlotte • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
2. Charlotte High School
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Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1994 Students
3. Port Charlotte High School
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Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students
4. Desoto County High School
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Desoto • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students
5. Island Coast High School
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Lee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1653 Students
6. South Fort Myers High School
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Lee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1917 Students
Best Middle Schools in Punta Gorda, FL
Punta Gorda, FL has 5 middle schools with 5,428 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Punta Gorda score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Punta Gorda greatly exceed expectations.
1. Challenger Middle School
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Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1124 Students
2. Port Charlotte Middle School
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Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
3. Lexington Middle School
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Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1138 Students
4. Punta Gorda Middle School
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Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1120 Students
5. Desoto Middle School
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Desoto • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1169 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Punta Gorda, FL
Punta Gorda, FL has 9 elementary schools with 5,599 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Punta Gorda score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Punta Gorda exceed expectations.
1. Sallie Jones Elementary School
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Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students
2. East Elementary School
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Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
3. Deep Creek Elementary School
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Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 835 Students
4. Peace River Elementary School
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Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students
5. Patriot Elementary School
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Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students
6. Kingsway Elementary School
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Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
7. Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School
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Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 753 Students
8. Nocatee Elementary School
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Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Punta Gorda, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Punta Gorda, FL has a total population of 55,722 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Punta Gorda, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
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Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Punta Gorda, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Punta Gorda, FL.
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