The schools at Lakewood Ranch were always a part of the Master Plan and land was set aside for them long before any homes were ever built. They are still one of the primary reasons families choose to live here. As Lakewood Ranch continues to grow, so do the educational opportunities. From exceptional early learning through grade school, to high school and beyond, we offer a lifetime of learning.

Many of our seven public schools in Lakewood Ranch have earned A-ratings and consistently rank at the top in academic, writing and achievement tests. You'll also find The Imagine School, a public K-5 charter school that emphasizes the education of the "whole child." The Out-of-Door Academy Middle and High School is one of the area's best private preparatory schools. And Pinnacle Academy is a private school specializing in the education of children with autism and related behavioral disorders.

Whether you're looking for post secondary, technical, or enrichment opportunities, it's all here at Lakewood Ranch. Manatee Community College Center for Innovation and Technology, Keiser University and Culinary Institute, Everglades University, Manatee Technical Institute and the Meridian Career Institute all have campuses in Lakewood Ranch. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine opened its first branch campus and pharmacy schools here. And Manatee Community College, University of South Florida/New College and Ringling College of Art and Design are all nearby.