#1 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
IMG Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
1,351 students
Bradenton, FL
AOverall grade1,351 students14 students per teacher
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Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
The private schools in Manatee County, FL with the most students. Top 22 of 22 schools.
#2 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Bradenton Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
899 students
Bradenton, FL
BOverall grade899 students14 students per teacher
#3 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
641 students
Bradenton, FL
A+Overall grade641 students8 students per teacher
#4 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Community Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
350 students
Bradenton, FL
A+Overall grade350 students10 students per teacher
#5 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Woodland Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
322 students
Bradenton, FL
B+Overall grade322 students11 students per teacher
#6 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
St. Joseph Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
264 students
Bradenton, FL
A+Overall grade264 students13 students per teacher
#7 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Inspiration Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
239 students
Bradenton, FL
A+Overall grade239 students9 students per teacher
#8 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Pinnacle Academy
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
178 students
Bradenton, FL
BOverall grade178 students7 students per teacher
#9 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Ces Academy of Bradenton
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
114 students
Bradenton, FL
B+Overall grade114 students16 students per teacher
#10 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Center Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
112 students
Bradenton, FL
B+Overall grade112 students9 students per teacher
#11 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Sunshine Academy and Daycare
Church of God school · Grades Pre-K–10
92 students
Bradenton, FL
A+Overall grade92 students8 students per teacher
#12 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Ave Maria University Prep School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
70 students
Bradenton, FL
AOverall grade70 students7 students per teacher
#13 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Educational Harbor Christian School
Special education school · Grades K–12
60 students
Palmetto, FL
B+Overall grade60 students9 students per teacher
#14 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Spark Alc
Alternative school · Grades K–12
59 students
Bradenton, FL
B+Overall grade59 students11 students per teacher
#15 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
West Coast Christian Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–11
58 students
Bradenton, FL
A-Overall grade58 students15 students per teacher
#16 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Spark Alc
Alternative school · Grades 1–12
52 students
Bradenton, FL
A-Overall grade52 students6 students per teacher
#17 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Shepherds Heart Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–11
48 students
Bradenton, FL
AOverall grade48 students9 students per teacher
#18 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Tabernacle Christian School
Pentecostal school · Grades K–12
38 students
Bradenton, FL
AOverall grade38 students6 students per teacher
#19 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Lighthouse Preparatory Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–11
37 students
Bradenton, FL
AOverall grade37 students6 students per teacher
#20 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Next Generation Academics
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
24 students
Bradenton, FL
AOverall grade24 students5 students per teacher
#21 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Seeds of Life Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
23 students
Sarasota, FL
A-Overall grade23 students4 students per teacher
#22 Largest Private Schools in Manatee County, FL
Next Generation Academics
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
21 students
Bradenton, FL
AOverall grade21 students4 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.