For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,125 students in 34208, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 58 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 34208, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34208, FL are Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies, William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication and Team Success A School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34208 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34208, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34208, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Gr: PK-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Gr: K-5 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Team Success A School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Gr: K-12 | 1,441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
William H. Bashaw Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3515 57th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3307
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3307
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Palmshores Behavior Health Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1324 37th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Gr: 2-12 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Samoset Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 19th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6400
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Southeast High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 37th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3366
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3366
Gr: 8-12 | 1,638 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Manatee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1609 6th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3319
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3319
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Horizons Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
302 Manatee Ave E, Ste 100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 750-6667
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 750-6667
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34208, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34208, FL include Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies, William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication and Team Success A School Of Excellence.
How many public schools are located in 34208?
10 public schools are located in 34208.
What percentage of students in 34208 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 34208 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34208?
34208 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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