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Top 10 Best Palmetto Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 8,296 students in Palmetto, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Palmetto, FL are Palmetto Charter School, Virgil Mills Elementary School and Manatee Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmetto, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palmetto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Palmetto, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Grades: K-8
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Virgil Mills Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7200 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 833 students
Rank: #33.
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1415 29th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #55.
Buffalo Creek Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7320 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 1,122 students
Rank: #66.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3904 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Manatee School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 2,001 students
Rank: #88.
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Grades: 1-12
| 38 students
Rank: #99.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Grades: PK-8
| 773 students
Rank: #1010.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1540 10th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4822
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #1111.
Palm View K-8 School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6025 Bayshore Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4812
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-8770
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hola! Elementary Msa
Charter School
700 Haben Blvd, Elementary Bui
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palmetto, Florida

Palmetto, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
906 17th St West
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
14470 Harllee Road
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Grades: 8-12
| 96 students
14494 Harlee Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 722-3700
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Palmetto, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Palmetto, FL include Palmetto Charter School, Virgil Mills Elementary School and Manatee Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public elementary schools are located in Palmetto?
13 public elementary schools are located in Palmetto.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmetto?
Palmetto public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Palmetto are often viewed compared to one another?

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