Public schools in Parrish, FL
5 open public schools with an address in Parrish, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,494
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Parrish public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Parrish, FL: 4 elementary, 1 high. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,494 students, an average of 1,374 per school. The largest campus is Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and the largest elementary school is Barbara a Harvey Elementary School (1,356).
Every listed school belongs to Manatee. 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 17.8:1, higher 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 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 34% 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 Parrish
Elementary schools in Parrish
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School Manatee | PK–05 | 981 | 17.5:1 | |
| Barbara a Harvey Elementary School Manatee | PK–06 | 1,356 | 18.1:1 | |
| North River Charter Academy Inc Manatee · Charter | KG–08 | — | — | |
| Parrish Charter Academy Manatee · Charter | KG–08 | 891 | 15.4:1 |
High schools in Parrish
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrish Community High School Manatee | 09–12 | 2,266 | 24.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.6%
- Hispanic20.2%
- Black8.2%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Parrish schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,494 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Parrish
How many public schools are in Parrish, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Parrish: 4 elementary, 1 high. Together they reported 5,494 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Parrish?
All listed public schools with an address in Parrish belong to Manatee. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Parrish?
Parrish Community High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Parrish, with 2,266 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Parrish?
Yes. 2 of the 5 public schools in Parrish are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including North River Charter Academy Inc, Parrish Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Parrish schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Parrish public schools is 17.8:1, higher 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 Parrish 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