These are some of the top-rated public schools in Manatee based on a variety of measures. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
RATINGS
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Manatee at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
ACADEMICS
Academic Summary
Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
ACADEMICS
Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
STUDENT LIFE
Student Demographics
Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
STUDENT LIFE
Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
STUDENT LIFE
District Calendar
STUDENT LIFE
District Finances
How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
Parent Tip
District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
STUDENT LIFE
Reviews From Schools in Manatee
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Parent / Guardian
August 15, 2025
In one word, “overcrowded”. How do they expect functional working parents to wait 1-2hrs everyday to drop off and pick up their child from that horrible 1 car wide carline. They have essentially... More
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Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
Current student
August 14, 2025
I had bad experiences in this school, I don’t like how it is, they just don’t help you too much, they have a lot of rules that don’t make sense.
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Braden River High School
Parent / Guardian
August 14, 2025
This school is awful to deal with. They say certain things are against their policy while other schools in the county are perfectly fine with. They won’t let the parents walk with their child all the... More
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Gene Witt Elementary School