For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 7,961 students in Palmetto, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palmetto, FL are Palmetto Charter School, Manatee Virtual Instruction Program and Buffalo Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmetto, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Palmetto have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Palmetto, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Creek Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7320 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Gr: PK-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Manatee School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 2,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Palm View K-8 School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6025 Bayshore Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4812
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4812
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Palmetto High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4848
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4848
Gr: 8-12 | 2,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-8770
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-8770
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palmetto, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palmetto, FL include Palmetto Charter School, Manatee Virtual Instruction Program and Buffalo Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palmetto?
9 public middle schools are located in Palmetto.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmetto?
Palmetto public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Palmetto are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Palmetto include: Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) vs. Palmetto Charter School, Palm View K-8 School vs. Palmetto Charter School
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