For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,281 students in Punta Gorda, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Punta Gorda, FL are Babcock Neighborhood School, Punta Gorda Middle School and Charlotte Harbor School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Punta Gorda, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Punta Gorda have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Punta Gorda, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22450 Hancock Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Punta Gorda, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Punta Gorda, FL include Babcock Neighborhood School, Punta Gorda Middle School and Charlotte Harbor School.
How many public middle schools are located in Punta Gorda?
3 public middle schools are located in Punta Gorda.
What is the racial composition of students in Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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