Schools near ZIP 34221

18 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Palmetto

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Palm View K-8 School
Grades PK–8 · Manatee
1.0 mi
63%
+1 vs state
50%
−10 vs state
46%
−9 vs state
15% Average of math, English and science: 38% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 75% 19% 606 Hispanic 50%
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
Grades PK–8 Charter · Manatee
2.6 mi
69%
+7 vs state
61%
±0 vs state
60%
+4 vs state
19% Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 63% in 2025-26 55% 11% 853 White 39%
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Grades PK–5 · Manatee
2.9 mi
70%
+6 vs state
52%
−9 vs state
52%
−8 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 51% in 2022-23 → 58% in 2025-26 73% 23% 614 Hispanic 45%
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Manatee
3.7 mi
46%
−13 vs state
38%
−23 vs state
38%
−14 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 27% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 80% 29% 448 Hispanic 50%
Virgil Mills Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Manatee
3.8 mi
69%
+5 vs state
63%
+3 vs state
65%
+5 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 60% in 2022-23 → 66% in 2025-26 44% 18% 863 White 59%
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program
Grades K–12 Virtual · Manatee
3.8 mi
18%
−18 vs state · 2024-25
9%
−49 vs state · 2024-25
28%
−43 vs state
Not enough years of data 74% 0% 151 Hispanic 54%
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
Grades 1–12 Virtual · Manatee
3.8 mi —
53%
+4 vs state · 2021-22
60%
+2 vs state · 2021-22
Not enough years of data 34% 16% 38 White 61%
Palmetto High School
Grades 8–12 · Manatee
3.8 mi
21%
−17 vs state
54%
−6 vs state
69%
−3 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 39% in 2022-23 → 48% in 2025-26 60% 15% 2,185 Hispanic 40%
Blackburn Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Manatee
3.9 mi
51%
−13 vs state
34%
−26 vs state
38%
−22 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 80% 24% 452 Hispanic 47%
Buffalo Creek Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Manatee
3.9 mi
49%
−11 vs state
58%
−4 vs state
46%
−6 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 50% in 2022-23 → 51% in 2025-26 49% 15% 1,171 White 59%
Palmetto Charter School
Grades K–8 Charter · Manatee
4.1 mi
86%
+25 vs state
79%
+18 vs state
79%
+22 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 80% in 2022-23 → 81% in 2025-26 34% 14% 458 White 71%
The Port Academy
Grades 9–12 Alternative · Manatee
4.3 mi — —
0%
−64 vs state · 2023-24
Not enough years of data — 33% 21 Black 57%
Manatee School for the Arts
Grades 6–12 Charter · Manatee
4.3 mi
52%
−7 vs state
58%
−3 vs state
36%
−16 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 37% in 2022-23 → 49% in 2025-26 40% 11% 2,051 Hispanic 43%
Hola! Elementary @ Msa
Grades PK–5 Charter · Manatee
4.3 mi
53%
−11 vs state
52%
−8 vs state
46%
−14 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 46% in 2023-24 → 50% in 2025-26 29% 8% 551 Hispanic 63%
Just for Girls Middle School
Grades 6–8 Alternative · Manatee
4.5 mi
13%
−44 vs state
13%
−48 vs state
0%
−52 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 8% in 2022-23 → 13% in 2025-26 91% 25% 33 Hispanic 61%
Palmetto Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Manatee
4.5 mi
61%
−3 vs state
46%
−14 vs state
60%
±0 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 46% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 75% 18% 519 Hispanic 65%
Parrish Charter Academy
Grades K–8 Charter · Manatee
4.7 mi
58%
−3 vs state
57%
−4 vs state
44%
−13 vs state
13% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 23% 11% 891 White 72%
Manatee Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Manatee
5.9 mi
45%
−19 vs state
33%
−27 vs state
41%
−19 vs state
18% Average of math, English and science: 22% in 2022-23 → 40% in 2025-26 85% 11% 488 Hispanic 61%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).