Palma Sola Elementary School

Palma Sola Elementary is a public PK–5 school in Bradenton, Florida, enrolling 408 students at a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. It earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — placing it 38th among 3,777 public schools statewide. That ranking puts Palma Sola in the top 1% in Florida, outperforming 99% of all public schools across the state.

The school's academic score of 9.0 reflects consistent, high-level instruction from pre-K through 5th grade. Its growth score of 9.5 is the standout figure: students here are advancing faster than peers at comparable schools, which signals that strong results aren't driven by intake demographics alone but by what happens inside the classroom. Among Florida's 2,196 elementary schools, Palma Sola ranks 35th — a position few schools in the state reach.

Within Bradenton, the school places 4th out of 48 public schools, making it one of the city's most reliable choices for families at the elementary level. The student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 gives students more individual attention than many Florida classrooms. For parents comparing elementary options in the Bradenton area, Palma Sola's combination of exceptional academics, strong growth trajectory, and local standing makes it a clear top contender.