For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,425 students in 34203, FL (there are , serving 563 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 34203, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34203, FL are Tara Elementary School, School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod and Braden River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34203 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34203, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34203, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Braden River High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6545 Sr 70 E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-8230
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,801 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Visible Men Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
921 63rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 758-7588
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 758-7588
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Access To Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6423 9th Street E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Gr: 3-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Amikids Manatee
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 723-4702
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 723-4702
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Manatee Technical College
Vocational School
6305 State Road 70 E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7900
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7900
Gr: 9-12
34203, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34203, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34203, FL include Tara Elementary School, School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod and Braden River High School.
How many public schools are located in 34203?
10 public schools are located in 34203.
What percentage of students in 34203 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 34203 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34203?
34203 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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