For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,389 students in Charlotte County, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Charlotte County, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Babcock High School and Babcock Neighborhood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlotte County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Charlotte County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Charlotte County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Babcock High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Gr: 9-10 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Babcock Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Gr: K-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Charlotte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charlotte County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
81445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
Compass Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Crossroads Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Gr: 6-12
Crossroads Wilderness Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Gr: 7-12
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 39%
16529 Joppa Avenue
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
1441 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Charlotte County, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Charlotte County, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Babcock High School and Babcock Neighborhood School.
How many public charter schools are located in Charlotte County?
3 public charter schools are located in Charlotte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte County?
Charlotte County public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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