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Best 34209 Florida Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 2,276 students in 34209, FL.
The top ranked private elementary schools in 34209, FL include Ave Maria University Prep School, Bradenton Christian School, and Manatee Learning Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the Florida private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private elementary schools in 34209, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).

Top Ranked 34209 Florida Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Manatee Learning Academy
Manatee Learning Academy Photo
(2)
6210 17th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 794-0088
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Tuition listed
Ave Maria University Prep School
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Special Education School (Christian)
(5)
3200 75TH ST WEST
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 840-5331
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bradenton Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
3304 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-5454
Gr: PK-12 | 891 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10
Saint Stephen's Episcopal School
Saint Stephen's Episcopal School Photo - Located on the McLewis Bayou, SSES is the only area school with direct access to the Manatee River and Gulf of Mexico. The school capitalizes on that premier location by teaching One Ocean, a custom-designed Pre-K through grade 12 marine science curriculum that provides an opportunity for each student to study the wonders of the ocean environment.
(Episcopal)
(14)
315 41st St. W.
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 746-2121
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ave Maria University Preparatory School Inc
Special Education School
3200 75th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 840-5331
Gr: 2-12 | 69 students
Dba-sunshine Academy
(Church of God)
2520 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 794-3143
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Family Life Community School
(Christian)
1616 59th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-7911
Gr: NS-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Inspiration Academy
Inspiration Academy Photo
(Christian)
7900 40th Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 795-5466
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
6102 39th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 284-4076
Gr: 3-11 | 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 34209 Florida

34209, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7431 Manatee Avenue W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-7500
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in 34209, FL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in 34209, FL include Ave Maria University Prep School, Bradenton Christian School, and Manatee Learning Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in 34209?
9 private elementary schools are located in 34209.
How diverse are private elementary schools in 34209?
34209 private elementary schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 34209?
67% of private elementary schools in 34209 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).

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