For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,327 students in Palmetto, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Palmetto, FL are Palmetto Charter School, Manatee Virtual Instruction Program and Buffalo Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmetto, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Palmetto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Palmetto, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7320 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 1,127 students
Rank: #44.
Manatee School For The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,968 students
Rank: #55.
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Grades: 1-12
| 53 students
Rank: #66.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 682 students
Rank: #77.
Palm View K-8 School
Magnet 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
| 653 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-8770
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-8770
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Palmetto, 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
Lincoln Memorial Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Lincoln Middle School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
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
Charter School
Charter 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
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What are the top ranked public middle schools in Palmetto, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Palmetto, FL include Palmetto Charter School, Manatee Virtual Instruction Program and Buffalo Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palmetto?
8 public middle schools are located in Palmetto.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmetto?
Palmetto public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Palmetto are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Palmetto include: Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) vs. Palmetto Charter School, Palm View K-8 School vs. Palmetto Charter School
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