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Public Schools
South Tampa Bay has a growing school population in it’s 38 public elementary schools, 15 middle schools, and 11 high schools with diverse offerings and achievements in Sarsasota & Manatee. For update information on public schools visit: 
w www.manatee.k12.fl.us
w www.sarasota.k12.fl.us
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Charter Schools
Charter Schools and academies of learning focus on the student's special needs and interests.  
w Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences - Grades 6-8
w University Charter School - Grades K-3
w Terrace Community School - Grades 6-8
w Horizon Academy Charter School - Grades: pk-5
w Learning Gate Community School - Grades K-6
w Academy for Applied Learning 
w Center Academy - Grades 4-12
w Manatee County Juvenile Justice 
w Manatee School of Arts and Sciences - Grades K-5
w PAL Academy Charter Middle School - Grades 3-8
w Manatee School for the Arts  - Grades 6-8
w The Opportunity Charter School - Grades 9-12
w Richard Milburn Academy - Grades 9-12
w Academy for Applied Training - Grades 6-12
w Suncoast School of Innovative Studies - Grades K-8
 
 
Private Schools
For those seeking alternative to public schools there are XX of private schools each with different emphasis and learning styles. 
w Saint Stephen's Episcopal School
w Cardinal Mooney High School A four year co-educational institution, reflects the high academic standards and performance levels of Catholic Schools nationwide.
w Bradenton Christian School Manatee County's Oldest Pre-K through 12th Grade Christian School
w Academy of Brighter Children It is our intention to help the children of our community develop into happy, confident, well-rounded individuals. 
w Bradenton Academy It is our intention to help the children of our community develop into happy, confident, well-rounded individuals. 
w Center for Education Montessori School
The school began modestly as an alternative to traditional education and has now grown to include a toddler class for ages 18 months to 3 years, three primary classes for children 3 to 6 years of age, two elementary classes for children 6 to 9 years of age, one upper elementary class for children 9 to 11 years of age, and one Middle School (level three) class for children 11 to 14 years of age.
w Ellen Meade School of Creative Learning
w New Gate School An independent non profit institution serving preschool through 7th grade students.
w The Out - Of - Door Academy Operates a program for  students in preschool through grade 12, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
w Sarasota Christian School A private inter-denominational school for students in grades K through 12, offers a complete academic and athletic programs. 
Higher Education
For the adults that wants to brush up on his/her skills or complete degreed programs there are many options in South Tampa Bay, with 2 Technical Schools, 2 Community College and 2 College/University campuses. What you can't find here can easily be found in a short driving distance to the additional 7 Technical Schools, 9 Community Colleges and their branch campuses, and  over 10 Colleges and Universities in the Tampa Bay Region.

MANATEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
P.O. BOX 321 l 222 10th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34206-0321 l Phone: (941) 748-3411

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY
Live Oak Corporate Center l 2601 Cattlemen Road #201
Sarasota, FL 34232 l Phone: (941) 309-1200

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