Summary:
In zip code 34217 (Holmes Beach, FL), there is one elementary school, Anna Maria Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 with a small enrollment of 190 students.
Anna Maria Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 10% of all Florida elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in two of the last three years. This is particularly impressive given that its parent district, Manatee, is ranked in the bottom half of Florida districts (43rd percentile, 2 stars). The school significantly outperforms both district and state averages in every subject. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency was 92%, compared to 62% for the district and 61% for the state. The school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 and high per-student spending of $21,486, which likely contributes to its strong academic outcomes. Chronic absenteeism at 20.1% is notably lower than the district (29.4%) and state (31.4%) averages, further supporting consistent learning.
A fascinating data point is that 100% of 6th-grade students tested were proficient in math for two consecutive years, even though the school only serves up to 5th grade—likely a very small cohort but indicative of the school's ability to produce high-achieving students. While the school's state ranking has seen minor fluctuations (peaking at the 93rd percentile in 2023-2024 and rebounding to the 90th percentile in 2025-2026), its overall trajectory remains excellent. For parents, Anna Maria Elementary School offers a high-quality, well-resourced educational environment that consistently delivers top-tier academic results, making it a clear "bright spot" within its district.
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