For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,409 students in Punta Gorda, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Punta Gorda, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School and Babcock Neighborhood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Punta Gorda, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Punta Gorda have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Punta Gorda, FL (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.
Babcock Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Gr: K-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Punta Gorda, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Punta Gorda, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School and Babcock Neighborhood School.
How many public charter schools are located in Punta Gorda?
2 public charter schools are located in Punta Gorda.
What is the racial composition of students in Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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