For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,834 students in 33982, FL (there are , serving 20 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 High School and Babcock Neighborhood 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 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33982, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-10 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Babcock Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Gr: K-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
33982, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Gr: 6-12
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
Gr: 7-12
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 High School and Babcock Neighborhood 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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