For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,834 students in 33982, FL (there are , serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 33982, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33982, FL are East Elementary School, Babcock Neighborhood School and Babcock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33982 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33982, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33982, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Grades: PK-5
| 800 students
Rank: #22.
Babcock Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Grades: K-12
| 966 students
Rank: #33.
Babcock High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Grades: 9-10
| 68 students
33982, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Crossroads Wilderness Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33982, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33982, FL include East Elementary School, Babcock Neighborhood School and Babcock High School.
How many public schools are located in 33982?
3 public schools are located in 33982.
What percentage of students in 33982 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 33982 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33982?
33982 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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