Schools and Family Life on Anna Maria Island
Dave Giampietri, Dave Giampietri Group, eXp Realty, FL Licensed Real Estate Agent, 941-313-7022
Quick Answer: Anna Maria Elementary is the only school on the island. Nolan Middle School and Braden River High School serve AMI students from the mainland, both reached via the SR 64 bridge in 10 to 15 minutes.
Anna Maria Elementary
Anna Maria Elementary is located in Holmes Beach and serves K-5 students from across the island. The school has a small-community feel and is a core part of why some families choose AMI year-round versus seasonal use.
Middle and High School
Nolan Middle School and Braden River High School are both located in the Bradenton area on the mainland. The drive from Holmes Beach over the Manatee Avenue Bridge typically runs 10 to 15 minutes outside of peak season traffic.
Family-Friendly Realities
AMI works well for families who value beach lifestyle, biking, and the trolley over dense youth-sports infrastructure. Larger sports leagues, organized activities, and competitive programs are based on the mainland.
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