For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,448 students in 34209, FL (there are , serving 2,276 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 34209, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 34209, FL are Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, Palma Sola Elementary School and Oasis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 34209 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34209, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34209, FL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Sea Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 71st St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3190
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3190
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Martha B. King Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 75th St Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 798-6820
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 798-6820
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
H. S. Moody Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5425 38th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3170
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
W. D. Sugg Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5602 38th Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3157
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3157
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Just For Girls Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3809 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 722-1475
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 722-1475
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Just For Girls Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3809 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 293-3954
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 293-3954
Gr: K-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
34209, Florida ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6210 17th Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 761-4393
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 761-4393
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34209, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34209, FL include Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, Palma Sola Elementary School and Oasis Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 34209?
10 public schools are located in 34209.
What percentage of students in 34209 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 34209 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34209?
34209 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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