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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 2025-26 school year, there are 43 public preschools serving 23,449 students in Manatee School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Florida.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Manatee School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
82 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
52,895 Students
1,124,074 Students
# Teachers
3,108 Teachers
71,061 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:

0.66
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
36%
% Black
12%
21%
% White
44%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,149 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,701 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% 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
$12,149
$11,962
Spending / Student
$11,701
$11,615

Best Manatee School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
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 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,258 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
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 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
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 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
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: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
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: PK-5 | 1,252 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3904 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1540 10th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4822
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2222.
Florine J Abel Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 Madonna Pl
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 751-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10535 Portal Crossing
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 750-0900
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2424.
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
Sea Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 71st St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3190
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
William H. Bashaw Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3515 57th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3307
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2727.
Palm View K-8 School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6025 Bayshore Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4812
Gr: PK-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6120 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 751-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2929.
Manatee Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4550 30th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 465-4296
Gr: PK-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3030.
Robert H. Prine Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Southern Pkwy W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-7006
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3131.
H. S. Moody Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5425 38th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3232.
Ballard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
912 18th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3333.
Samoset Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 19th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3434.
Oneco Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5214 22nd Street Ct E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7018
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3535.
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 63rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7023
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 82 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 52,895 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 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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