For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,125 students in 33950, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 58 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 33950, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33950, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Sallie Jones Elementary School and Punta Gorda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33950 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33950, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33950, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Sallie Jones Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1230 Narranja St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Punta Gorda Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Education Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Charlotte High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Cooper St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,872 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
311 E Charlotte Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 83:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33950, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33950, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Sallie Jones Elementary School and Punta Gorda Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 33950?
5 public schools are located in 33950.
What percentage of students in 33950 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 33950 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33950?
33950 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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