For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,227 students in 34221, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 34221, FL are Virgil Mills Elementary School, James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Blackburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34221 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34221, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34221, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virgil Mills Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 833 students
Rank: #22.
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 29th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3904 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Grades: PK-8
| 773 students
Rank: #55.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1540 10th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4822
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4822
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #66.
Palm View K-8 School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6025 Bayshore Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4812
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4812
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hola! Elementary Msa
Charter School
700 Haben Blvd, Elementary Bui
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-8770
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
34221, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
906 17th St West
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2100
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 96 students
Palmetto Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14494 Harlee Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 722-3700
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 722-3700
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 34221, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 34221, FL include Virgil Mills Elementary School, James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Blackburn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34221?
7 public preschools are located in 34221.
What is the racial composition of students in 34221?
34221 public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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