Meridian West Central College
201 Montgomery Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243 · (859) 312-0327
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 76.47%17 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- −12.6points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #119of 130 programs
- North Port area rank
- #4of 4 ranked nearby
How Meridian West Central College graduates do on the CNA exam
76.47% of 17 first-time test-takers from Meridian West Central College passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 12.6 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #119 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers, and #4 of 4 ranked programs in the North Port area.
No 2024 result is matched to this program in the same report series, so there's no year-over-year comparison yet.
With 17 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 5.9 points, so treat small differences with care. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
See the best CNA programs in North Port by pass rate · All 130 ranked Florida programs
How Meridian West Central College stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 76.47%, Meridian West Central College is in the bottom quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 17 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 3 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 3 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs) in Sarasota (97.6%, about 6 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1663 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 201 Montgomery Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243 Manatee County |
| Phone | (859) 312-0327 |
| CNA median pay, North Port area | $39,950 a year ($19.21/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Sarasota
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs) | Sarasota | 6 mi | 97.6% |
| Suncoast Technical College | Sarasota | 9 mi | 92.1% |
| Manatee Technical College | Bradenton | 10 mi | 96.4% |
| Pinellas Technical College - | Saint Petersburg | 25 mi | — |
| The Center For Wellness & Medical Professions At Boca Ciega HS | Gulfport | 27 mi | 80.0% |
| The Pepin Academies, Inc. | Riverview | 34 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Meridian West Central College's CNA exam pass rate?
76.47% of 17 first-time test-takers from Meridian West Central College passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 12.6 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #119 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Meridian West Central College a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1663. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does Meridian West Central College compare with CNA programs nearby?
3 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 3 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs) in Sarasota (97.6%, about 6 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Sarasota?
The closest are Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System (Smhcs) in Sarasota (about 6 mi, 98% pass rate), Suncoast Technical College in Sarasota (about 9 mi, 92% pass rate), Manatee Technical College in Bradenton (about 10 mi, 96% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.