Manatee County Public Schools
Manatee County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
80
public schools
Total Enrollment
50,482
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Manatee County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Florida; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Manatee County has one district entry in this county file: MANATEE. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 8 listed communities. BRADENTON has the most listed schools, with 54 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 43 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 15 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 13 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
15 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
80
in Manatee County
Reported Enrollment
50,482
80 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
13
16% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Manatee County
MANATEE
80 Public Schools in Manatee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 15 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 80 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKEWOOD RANCH HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | MANATEE | BRADENTON, 34211Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,435 |
| PALMETTO HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | MANATEE | PALMETTO, 34221Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,100 |
| PARRISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | MANATEE | PARRISH, 34219Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,017 |
| MANATEE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | MANATEE | BRADENTON, 34205City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,983 |
| MANATEE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS | Profile | MANATEE | PALMETTO, 34221Suburb: Large | 6–12 | Charter | 1,968 |
| BRADEN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | MANATEE | BRADENTON, 34203Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,774 |
| SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | MANATEE | BRADENTON, 34208Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,716 |
| BAYSHORE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | MANATEE | BRADENTON, 34210Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,435 |
| TEAM SUCCESS A SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE | Profile | MANATEE | BRADENTON, 34208Suburb: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 1,222 |
| BUFFALO CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | MANATEE | PALMETTO, 34221Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,127 |
| B.D. GULLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | MANATEE | BRADENTON, 34211Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,121 |
| BARBARA A HARVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | MANATEE | PARRISH, 34219Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,069 |
| W. D. SUGG MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | MANATEE | BRADENTON, 34209City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,010 |
| DR MONA JAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | MANATEE | E BRADENTON, 34211Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 994 |
| LOUISE R JOHNSON K-8 SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES | Profile | MANATEE | BRADENTON, 34208Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 936 |
| WILLIAM MONROE ROWLETT ACADEMY FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION | Listed only | MANATEE | BRADENTON, 34208Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Charter | 918 |
| MARTHA B. KING MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | MANATEE | BRADENTON, 34209Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 848 |
| VIRGIL MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MANATEE | PALMETTO, 34221Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 818 |
| BRADEN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | MANATEE | BRADENTON, 34202Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 810 |
| ANNIE LUCY WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MANATEE | PARRISH, 34219Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 798 |
LAKEWOOD RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
MANATEE
BRADENTON, 34211 / Rural: Fringe
PALMETTO HIGH SCHOOL
MANATEE
PALMETTO, 34221 / Suburb: Large
PARRISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
MANATEE
PARRISH, 34219 / Rural: Fringe
MANATEE HIGH SCHOOL
MANATEE
BRADENTON, 34205 / City: Small
MANATEE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
MANATEE
PALMETTO, 34221 / Suburb: Large
BRADEN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
MANATEE
BRADENTON, 34203 / Suburb: Large
SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
MANATEE
BRADENTON, 34208 / Suburb: Large
BAYSHORE HIGH SCHOOL
MANATEE
BRADENTON, 34210 / Suburb: Large
TEAM SUCCESS A SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
MANATEE
BRADENTON, 34208 / Suburb: Large
BUFFALO CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
MANATEE
PALMETTO, 34221 / Rural: Fringe
B.D. GULLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MANATEE
BRADENTON, 34211 / Rural: Fringe
BARBARA A HARVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MANATEE
PARRISH, 34219 / Rural: Fringe
W. D. SUGG MIDDLE SCHOOL
MANATEE
BRADENTON, 34209 / City: Small
DR MONA JAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
MANATEE
E BRADENTON, 34211 / Rural: Fringe
LOUISE R JOHNSON K-8 SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
MANATEE
BRADENTON, 34208 / Suburb: Large
WILLIAM MONROE ROWLETT ACADEMY FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION
MANATEE
BRADENTON, 34208 / Suburb: Large
MARTHA B. KING MIDDLE SCHOOL
MANATEE
BRADENTON, 34209 / Suburb: Large
VIRGIL MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MANATEE
PALMETTO, 34221 / Rural: Fringe
BRADEN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
MANATEE
BRADENTON, 34202 / Suburb: Large
ANNIE LUCY WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MANATEE
PARRISH, 34219 / Rural: Fringe
Manatee County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Manatee County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Florida. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Manatee County public school directory?
The directory lists 80 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Manatee County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Manatee County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Manatee County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 15 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Manatee County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Manatee County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.