Move To the Head of the Class

Schools That Make the Grade

Making education accessible and exceptional has been a priority from the start of Lakewood Ranch. Before we built homes, we set aside land for schools to ensure education would always be a pillar of the community. We are proud that our public schools consistently earn a top rating from the Florida Department of Education.

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Lakewood Ranch High School

World Class Schools Right in your Back Yard

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Primary & Secondary

Our top-rated public, charter, and private primary and secondary schools offer a unique approach to education and consistently earn prestigious accreditations.

*(A) indicates the school earned an A-rating by the Florida Department of Education.


Public Schools

B.D. Gullett Elementary
Dr. Mona Jain Middle School
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary
Imagine School LWR
Lake Manatee K-8
Lakewood Ranch High School
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
Robert E. Willis Elementary

Private Schools

Beyond the Spectrum
New Gate Montessori (Grades 7-12)
Out-of-Door Academy (Upper School)
Risen Savior Academy
Sea of Strengths Academy
The Pinnacle Academy
Lakewood Ranch Chrisitan School (K-7)

Schools Just Off The Ranch

There are many excellent private, public and charter schools located just beyond Lakewood Ranch’s borders that provide a broad range of programs for students and their families.


Private Schools

St. Stephens Episcopal School
The Classical Academy of Sarasota
IMG Academy
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
Shepherds Heart Christian School
Centric Learning Academy
Bradenton Christian School

Public Schools

Braden River Middle School
Braden River Elementary

Charter Schools

Sarasota Military Academy