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Best Bradenton Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public preschools serving 14,977 students in Bradenton, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bradenton, FL are Robert Willis Elementary School, Gene Witt Elementary School and Ida M. Stewart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradenton, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Bradenton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Bradenton, FL (2026)

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 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
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 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
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 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
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 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
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 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
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: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
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 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 13th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 209-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Manatee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1609 6th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3319
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Horizons Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start
302 Manatee Ave E, Ste 100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 750-6667
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Academy Inc.
Special Education School
6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bradenton, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bradenton, FL include Robert Willis Elementary School, Gene Witt Elementary School and Ida M. Stewart Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bradenton?
27 public preschools are located in Bradenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradenton?
Bradenton public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bradenton are often viewed compared to one another?

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