For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,034 students in 33982, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 33982, FL are 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 charter schools in zipcode 33982 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 33982, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33982, FL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-12
| 966 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 charter schools in 33982, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 33982, FL include Babcock High School and Babcock Neighborhood School.
How many public charter schools are located in 33982?
2 public charter schools are located in 33982.
What is the racial composition of students in 33982?
33982 public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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