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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.

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Manatee County Public Schools

Sarasota County Public Schools

 
  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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Shelley Roberts, REALTOR® CENTURY 21 Advantage 8337 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
Toll Free: (800) 421-9118 Cell: (941) 730-8577
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