New Schools

The School District of Manatee County is a rapidly growing public school district, with five new public schools scheduled to open before 2027. This includes a K-8 grade school in the eastern part of the county, a K-8 school in the northern part of the county, two elementary schools and a high school.

Updates will be posted in this section as they become available. 

Questions or Concerns about New Schools

Next Steps

September 24, 2024
Board item to proceed with opening plan.

October/November 2024
Family engagement and assignment. Goal is to complete this process prior to the opening of School Choice window.

January 2025
Begin staffing new schools.

August 2025
Schools open.