For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,251 students in 34208, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 34208, FL are Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies, William H. Bashaw Elementary School and Samoset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34208 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34208, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34208, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Grades: PK-8
| 913 students
Rank: #22.
William H. Bashaw Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3515 57th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3307
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3307
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Samoset Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 19th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6400
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Manatee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1609 6th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3319
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3319
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #55.
Horizons Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Grades: PK-12
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
302 Manatee Ave E, Ste 100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 750-6667
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 750-6667
Grades: PK
| 12 students
34208, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-7470
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3358
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3358
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1011 21st St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 243-3954
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 243-3954
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Manatee Adolescence Treatment (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1388
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1388
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Manatee Glens Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
2020 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 782-4600
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 782-4600
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Pal Opportunity Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
3500 9th Street, E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Grades: K-5
| 773 students
Y Technicalogical High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
922 24th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-7470
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 34208, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 34208, FL include Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies, William H. Bashaw Elementary School and Samoset Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34208?
6 public preschools are located in 34208.
What is the racial composition of students in 34208?
34208 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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