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Top 5 Best Bradenton Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 22 private high schools serving 4,600 students in Bradenton, FL.
The top ranked private high schools in Bradenton, FL include Ave Maria University Prep School, IMG Academy, and Bradenton Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 56%, which is lower than the Florida private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
68% of private high schools in Bradenton, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Bradenton Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
IMG Academy
IMG Academy Photo - IMG Academy's Academic Center is in the hear of campus and offers classes, resources, and college placement support to each student-athlete.
5500 34th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Grades: 6-12
| 1,351 students
Manatee Learning Academy
Manatee Learning Academy Photo
(2)
6210 17th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 794-0088
Grades: PK-12
| 159 students
Ave Maria University Prep School
Ave Maria University Prep School Photo
Special Education School (Christian)
(5)
3200 75TH ST WEST
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 840-5331
Grades: 1-12
| 60 students
Bradenton Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
3304 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-5454
Grades: PK-12
| 891 students
CES Academy– Bradenton, FL
CES Academy– Bradenton, FL Photo - CES Academy of Bradenton helps each student win and belong because everyonedeserves a chance to succeed in school and life.
(Christian)
(9)
2615 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-2525
Grades: K-12
| 92 students
Community Christian School
(Baptist)
5500 18th Street E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 756-8748
Grades: PK-12
| 406 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 683 students
1218 7th Ave. E.
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1915
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
West Coast Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1112 49th Avenue East
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 755-9667
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Amikids Manatee
All-boys | Alternative School
6413 9 St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Grades: 6-9
| 45 students
Ave Maria University Preparatory School Inc
Special Education School
3200 75th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 840-5331
Grades: 2-12
| 69 students
Gulfcoast Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1700 51st Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 755-0332
Grades: K-11
| 21 students
Horizon Educational Systems
Alternative School
Po Box 10826
Bradenton, FL 34282
(941) 751-4501
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Inspiration Academy
Inspiration Academy Photo
(Christian)
7900 40th Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 795-5466
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
1017 5th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 224-9172
Grades: 1-10
| 15 students
Next Generation Academics Inc
(Christian)
4635 26th St W,
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 251-2491
Grades: K-9
| 32 students
Pinnacle Academy
Special Education School
(2)
6215 Lorraine Road
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400
Grades: PK-12
| 160 students
6102 39th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 284-4076
Grades: 3-11
| 14 students
Providence Community School
(Christian)
5512 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 727-6860
Grades: PK-12
| 152 students
Queen Of Angels Academy, Inc.
Alternative School (Catholic)
611 19th Street, West
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 907-2088
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Shepherd's Heart Christian School
(Christian)
6502 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 782-8929
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Spark Alc
Alternative School
1805 30th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 909-8440
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bradenton, Florida

Bradenton, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7431 Manatee Avenue W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-7500
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Esthers School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School (Christian)
1200 Glory Way Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 358-0802
Grades: K-9
| 23 students
7700 Cortez Rd. W.
Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 792-1000
Grades: NS-12
| 46 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Bradenton, FL?
The top ranked private high schools in Bradenton, FL include Ave Maria University Prep School, IMG Academy, and Bradenton Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Bradenton?
22 private high schools are located in Bradenton.
How diverse are private high schools in Bradenton?
Bradenton private high schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 45%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bradenton?
68% of private high schools in Bradenton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Bradenton are often viewed compared to one another?

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