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.
Move To the Head of the Class
Schools That Make the Grade
World Class Schools Right in your Back Yard
Preschools
Today, parents can choose from several daycares and pre-schools with various programs to best support their little ones.
All God’s Children Preschool
Baby Fox Academy LWR
Building Bright Beginnings
CapoKids
Doodle Bugs Children’s Learning Academy
Island Kids Child Care Center
Kiddie Academy of lakewood Ranch
Kiddie Academy of Sarasota
Creative Child Learning Center
Lakewood Ranch High Voluntary Pre-K
Learning Experience Child Care
Little Ranchers Learning Center
Primrose School
Primrose School North
The Goddard School
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)
Higher Education
We are also home to 10 campuses of higher education, with an emphasis on vocational, business, and medical programs.
Everglades University
Keiser University
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lake Erie School of Biomedical Sciences
Lake Erie School of Dental Medicine
Lake Erie School of Health Services Administration
Lake Erie School of Pharmacy
Manatee Technical College
Meridian College of Sarasota
State College of Florida
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
