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Best Bradenton Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public middle schools serving 16,357 students in Bradenton, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bradenton, FL are State College Of Florida Collegiate School, R. Dan Nolan Middle School and Dr Mona Jain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradenton, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Bradenton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Bradenton, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Gr: 6-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6615 Greenbrook Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Dr Mona Jain Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12205 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Gr: 6-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Rowlett Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 30th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Gr: PK-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Carlos E. Haile Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9501 Fl 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Oasis Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6417 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Braden River Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6215 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Team Success A School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Gr: K-12 | 1,441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Manatee High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
902 33rd Street Ct W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 714-7300
Gr: 8-12 | 1,998 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10535 Portal Crossing
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 750-0900
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Martha B. King Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 75th St Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 798-6820
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Palmshores Behavior Health Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1324 37th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Gr: 2-12 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Manatee Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4550 30th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 465-4296
Gr: K-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
W. D. Sugg Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5602 38th Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3157
Gr: 6-8 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 53rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 727-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1818.
Southeast High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 37th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3366
Gr: 8-12 | 1,638 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Just For Girls Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3809 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 722-1475
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Bayshore High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 34th St W
Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 751-7004
Gr: 8-12 | 1,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3508 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-4566
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Access To Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Gr: 3-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Amikids Manatee
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 723-4702
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2424.
Horizons Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Bradenton Bay High School
Alternative School
Charter School
817 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound Instruction
Special Education School
1400 1st Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 721-2300
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
1803 5th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 714-3445
Gr: 2-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bradenton, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bradenton, FL include State College Of Florida Collegiate School, R. Dan Nolan Middle School and Dr Mona Jain Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bradenton?
27 public middle schools are located in Bradenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradenton?
Bradenton public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bradenton are often viewed compared to one another?

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