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Best Bradenton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private high schools serving 4,597 students in Bradenton, FL.
The top-ranked private high schools in Bradenton, FL include Manatee Learning Academy, Bradenton Christian School, and CES Academy– Bradenton, FL.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Florida private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
68% of private high schools in Bradenton, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top-Ranked Bradenton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
IMG Academy
IMG Academy Photo - IMG Academy's Academic Center is in the hear of campus and offers classes, resources, and college placement support to each student-athlete.
5500 34th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Gr: 6-12 | 1,351 student Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Manatee Learning Academy
Manatee Learning Academy Photo
(2)
6210 17th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 794-0088
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Tuition listed
Ave Maria University Prep School
Ave Maria University Prep School Photo
Special Education School (Christian)
(5)
3200 75TH ST WEST
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 840-5331
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bradenton Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
3304 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-5454
Gr: PK-12 | 891 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10
CES Academy– Bradenton, FL
CES Academy– Bradenton, FL Photo - CES Academy of Bradenton helps each student win and belong because everyonedeserves a chance to succeed in school and life.
(Christian)
(9)
2615 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-2525
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Community Christian School
(Baptist)
5500 18th Street E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 756-8748
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Saint Stephen's Episcopal School
Saint Stephen's Episcopal School Photo - Located on the McLewis Bayou, SSES is the only area school with direct access to the Manatee River and Gulf of Mexico. The school capitalizes on that premier location by teaching One Ocean, a custom-designed Pre-K through grade 12 marine science curriculum that provides an opportunity for each student to study the wonders of the ocean environment.
(Episcopal)
(14)
315 41st St. W.
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 746-2121
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Coast Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1112 49th Avenue East
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 755-9667
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Amikids Manatee
All-boys | Alternative School
6413 9 St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Gr: 6-9 | 45 students
Ave Maria University Preparatory School Inc
Special Education School
3200 75th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 840-5331
Gr: 2-12 | 69 students
Gulfcoast Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1700 51st Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 755-0332
Gr: K-11 | 21 students
Horizon Educational Systems
Alternative School
Po Box 10826
Bradenton, FL 34282
(941) 751-4501
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Tuition listed
Inspiration Academy
Inspiration Academy Photo
(Christian)
7900 40th Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 795-5466
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
1017 5th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 224-9172
Gr: 1-10 | 15 students
Next Generation Academics Inc
(Christian)
4635 26th St W,
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 251-2491
Gr: K-9 | 32 students
Pinnacle Academy
Special Education School
(2)
6215 Lorraine Road
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
6102 39th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 284-4076
Gr: 3-11 | 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Community School
(Christian)
5512 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 727-6860
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Queen Of Angels Academy, Inc.
Alternative School (Catholic)
611 19th Street, West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
Shepherd's Heart Christian School
(Christian)
6502 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 782-8929
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Spark Alc
Alternative School
1805 30th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 909-8440
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
1218 7th Ave. E.
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1915
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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Bradenton, Florida ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7431 Manatee Avenue W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-7500
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Esthers School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School (Christian)
1200 Glory Way Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 358-0802
Gr: K-9 | 23 students
7700 Cortez Rd. W.
Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 792-1000
Gr: NS-12 | 46 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Bradenton)
This State (FL)
# Schools
22 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,597 Students
284,796 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
46%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
384 Teachers
26,110 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
52%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1096
(Out of 1600)
1191
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,688
$14,556
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
53%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,833
$7,102
Average Acceptance Rate
63%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$29 million
$168.59 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.72
# American Indian Students
13 Students
854 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
387 Students
9,014 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
530 Students
54,309 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
20%
# Black Students
334 Students
35,708 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
2,587 Students
120,655 Students
% White Students
56%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
940 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
792 Students
59,288 Students
% of Others Students
17%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Bradenton, FL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Bradenton, FL include Manatee Learning Academy, Bradenton Christian School, and CES Academy– Bradenton, FL.
How many private high schools are located in Bradenton?
22 private high schools are located in Bradenton.
How diverse are private high schools in Bradenton?
Bradenton private high schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bradenton?
68% of private high schools in Bradenton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private high schools in Bradenton are often viewed compared to one another?

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