For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,865 students in 34231, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34231, FL are Phillippi Shores Elementary School, Gulf Gate Elementary School and Wilkinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 34231 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34231, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34231, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4747 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6424
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6424
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Gulf Gate Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6499
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6499
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Wilkinson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Wilkinson Rd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6477
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6477
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Landings Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Special Programs
Special Education School
1960 Landings Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
34231, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sarasota County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
01960 Landings Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-900
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-900
1960 Landings Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 34231, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34231, FL include Phillippi Shores Elementary School, Gulf Gate Elementary School and Wilkinson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34231?
5 public elementary schools are located in 34231.
What is the racial composition of students in 34231?
34231 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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