Public schools in Bradenton, FL
57 open public schools with an address in Bradenton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
57
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
33,568
57 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
10
6 magnet · 2 virtual
An overview of Bradenton public schools
The federal directory lists 57 public schools in Bradenton, FL: 27 elementary, 10 middle, 10 high, 10 combined or other. The 57 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 33,568 students, an average of 589 per school. The largest campus is Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), and the largest elementary school is B.D. Gullett Elementary School (1,314).
Manatee operates the most schools here (56), and 2 regular districts have at least one Bradenton campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 10 charter schools, 6 magnet schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 13 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bradenton
Elementary schools in Bradenton
27Middle schools in Bradenton
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden River Middle School Manatee | 06–08 | 797 | 18.6:1 | |
| Carlos E. Haile Middle School Manatee | 06–08 | 715 | 21:1 | |
| Dr Mona Jain Middle School Manatee | 06–08 | 933 | 22.2:1 | |
| Electa Lee Magnet Middle School Manatee · Magnet | 06–08 | 679 | 17.9:1 | |
| Just for Girls Middle School Manatee · Alternative School | 06–08 | 33 | 11:1 | |
| Martha B. King Middle School Manatee | 06–08 | 897 | 19.1:1 | |
| Oasis Middle School Manatee · Charter | 06–08 | 49 | 16.3:1 | |
| R. Dan Nolan Middle School Manatee | 06–08 | 787 | 20.2:1 | |
| Rowlett Middle Academy Manatee · Charter | 06–08 | 708 | 19.1:1 | |
| W. D. Sugg Middle School Manatee | 06–08 | 1,017 | 22.6:1 |
High schools in Bradenton
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amikids Manatee Manatee · Alternative School | 06–12 | 38 | 38:1 | |
| Bayshore High School Manatee | 09–12 | 1,400 | 18.7:1 | |
| Braden River High School Manatee | 09–12 | 1,705 | 21.9:1 | |
| Bradenton Bay High School Manatee · Charter · Alternative School | 07–12 | 114 | 28.5:1 | |
| Lakewood Ranch High School Manatee | 09–12 | 2,422 | 25.2:1 | |
| Manatee High School Manatee | 09–12 | 1,998 | 22.2:1 | |
| Manatee Technical College Manatee · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Pace Center for Girls Manatee · Alternative School | 06–12 | 56 | 28:1 | |
| Southeast High School Manatee | 08–12 | 1,638 | 20.7:1 | |
| State College of Florida Collegiate School Manatee · Charter | 06–12 | 485 | 23.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bradenton
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Education Manatee · Special Education School | 03–12 | 44 | 6.3:1 | |
| Horizons Academy Manatee · Alternative School | PK–12 | 429 | 17.9:1 | |
| Hospital Homebound Instruction Manatee · Special Education School | KG–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Juvenile Detention Center Manatee · Alternative School | 02–12 | 77 | 38.5:1 | |
| Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start Manatee | PK–PK | 16 | 8:1 | |
| Manatee Virtual Instruction Program Manatee · Virtual | KG–12 | 151 | — | |
| Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) Manatee · Virtual | 01–12 | 38 | — | |
| Palmshores Behavior Health Center Manatee · Alternative School | 02–12 | 88 | — | |
| Pinnacle Academy Inc. Sarasota · Special Education School | PK–PK | 0 | — | |
| Team Success a School of Excellence Manatee · Charter | KG–12 | 1,441 | 17:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.8%
- Hispanic42.4%
- Black12.7%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 54 Bradenton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (33,568 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bradenton
How many public schools are in Bradenton, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 57 open public schools with a location address in Bradenton: 27 elementary, 10 middle, 10 high, 10 combined or other. Together they reported 33,568 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bradenton?
Schools with an address in Bradenton belong to 2 education agencies, led by Manatee (56 schools), Sarasota (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bradenton?
Lakewood Ranch High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bradenton, with 2,422 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bradenton?
Yes. 10 of the 57 public schools in Bradenton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bradenton Bay High School, Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch, Manatee Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bradenton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bradenton public schools is 15.5:1, lower than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bradenton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities