Lakewood Ranch features some of the highest rated school public schools in Florida, all within walking distance.  In addition, there are several well-regarded private schools nearby.  As Lakewood Ranch continues to grow, so will the opportunity for Lakewood Ranch children to receive an excellent education.  Students of all ages can benefit from the higher learning offered by collegiate institutions which have also chosen to call Lakewood Ranch home.

Public Schools
	Braden River Elementary School 6125 River Club Blvd Bradenton, FL 34202 (941) 751-7012 K-5th Grade Principal: Dr. Chuck Fradley Projected Enrollment: 1,043 Honors Courses Available Average Teacher's Years of Experience: 15.4 % Teachers With Advanced Degrees: 40% National Center For Education Statistics
	Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School 6325 Lorraine Road Bradenton, FL 34202 (941) 751-8165 K-5th Grade Principal: Ronna Moore Projected Enrollment: 950 Honors Courses Available % Teachers With Advanced Degrees: 38%
	Braden River Middle School 6215 River Club Blvd Bradenton, FL 34202 (941) 751-7080 6th - 8th Grade Principal: Anthony DiBello Projected Enrollment: 1,192 Honors Courses Available Average Teacher's Years of Experience: 8.6 % Teachers With Advanced Degrees: 28.9% National Center For Education Statistics
	R. Dan Nolan Middle School 6655 Greenbrook Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34202 (941) 751-8200 6th - 8th Grade Principal: Dr. Ron Hirst Projected Enrollment: 500 Honors Courses Available
	Lakewood Ranch High School 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34202 (941) 727-6100 9th - 12th Grade Principal: Mike Wilder Projected Enrollment: 2,306 Honors Courses Available Average Teacher's Years of Experience: 9.5 % Teachers With Advanced Degrees: 37.2% National Center For Education Statistics

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Private Schools
	Bradenton Christian School 3304 43rd Street West Bradenton, FL 34209 (941) 732-5454 PreK - 12th Grade Head of School: Dan van der Kooy/Mike VanHoven Projected Enrollment: 560
	Out of Door Academy Lakewood Ranch Campus 5950 Deer Dr. Sarasota, FL 34240 (941) 349-3223 7th - 12th Grade Head of School: David V. Mahler

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College
	Keiser College 7131 Professional Parkway East. Sarasota, FL 34240 (941) 727-6100
	Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) 7131 Professional Parkway East. Sarasota, FL 34240 (941) 727-6100
	Manatee Community College Lakewood Ranch 7131 Professional Parkway East. Sarasota, FL 34240 (941) 363-7000
	Manatee Technical Institute 7131 Professional Parkway East. Sarasota, FL 34240 (941) 727-6100
	Ringling School of Art 2700 North Tamiami Trail Sarsota, FL 34234 (941) 351-5500
	University of South Florida 7131 Professional Parkway East. Sarasota, FL 34240 (941) 727-6100

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