For the 2025 school year, there are 42 public preschools serving 23,443 students in Manatee County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Manatee County, FL are Robert Willis Elementary School, Gene Witt Elementary School and Anna Maria Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manatee County, 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 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Manatee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Manatee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Willis Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14705 The Masters Ave
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Gene Witt Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rye Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Anna Maria Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Gulf Dr
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7905 15th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6325 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
B.d. Gullett Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12125 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Gr: PK-5 | 1,258 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Tara Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 Linger Lodge Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9515 E State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Braden River Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6125 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3404 Fort Hamer Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Palma Sola Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6806 5th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8610 115th Ave E
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Gr: PK-5 | 1,252 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Virgil Mills Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7200 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3415 Tallevast Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1415 29th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Myakka City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
37205 Manatee Ave
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 708-5515
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 708-5515
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3904 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1540 10th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4822
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4822
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2222.
Florine J Abel Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Madonna Pl
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 751-7040
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 751-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10535 Portal Crossing
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 750-0900
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 750-0900
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2424.
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
Sea Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 71st St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3190
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3190
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6120 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 751-7000
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 751-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2929.
Manatee Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4550 30th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 465-4296
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 465-4296
Gr: PK-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3030.
Robert H. Prine Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Southern Pkwy W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-7006
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-7006
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3131.
H. S. Moody Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5425 38th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3170
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3232.
Ballard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 18th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8400
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3333.
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 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3434.
Oneco Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5214 22nd Street Ct E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7018
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7018
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3535.
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 63rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7023
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7023
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Manatee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
906 17th St West
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2100
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Bradenton Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2615 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 739-6100
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 739-6100
Gr: 3-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Central High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-7470
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 82%
40755 State Road 62
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 721-6674
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 721-6674
Gr: K-5 | 11 students
Early Intervention Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
215 Manatee Avenue, W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
751 Rye Wilderness Rd
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 803-3969
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 803-3969
Gr: 6-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3358
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3358
Gr: PK-5
515 13th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8800
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Hurricane Island Outward Bound High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
State Rd 64 East
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 322-1500
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 322-1500
208 85th Street
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-5200
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 4%
1011 21st St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 243-3954
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 243-3954
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Manatee Adolescence Treatment (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1388
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1388
Gr: 6-12
Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
14470 Harllee Road
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Gr: 8-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Manatee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0p.o. Box 9069
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 708-877
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 708-877
Manatee Glens Adolescent Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1819 - 5th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 782-4840
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 782-4840
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Manatee Glens Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
2020 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 782-4600
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 782-4600
Gr: K-5
Pal Opportunity Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Palmetto Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14494 Harlee Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 722-3700
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 722-3700
Gr: 7-12
Pinnacle Academy Inc. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Gr: PK
Prek Handicapped Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
215 Manatee Avenue, W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 721-2300
Gr: PK | 6 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6210 17th Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 761-4393
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 761-4393
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 80%
3500 9th Street, E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Gr: K-5 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
The Star Center School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2990 26th St West
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770
Gr: PK-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Y Technicalogical High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
922 24th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-7470
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Manatee County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Manatee County, FL include Robert Willis Elementary School, Gene Witt Elementary School and Anna Maria Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Manatee County?
42 public preschools are located in Manatee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Manatee County?
Manatee County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Manatee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Manatee County include: Florine J Abel Elementary School vs. Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School, Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School vs. Florine J Abel Elementary School, Freedom Elementary School vs. B.d. Gullett Elementary School
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