For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,994 students in 34233, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 665 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 34233, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 34233, FL are Ashton Elementary School, Suncoast Polytechnical High School and Sarasota Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34233 have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34233, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34233, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashton Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5110 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6440
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 982 students
Rank: #22.
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4650 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-3981
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-3981
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
Sarasota Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4826 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6464
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6464
Grades: 6-8
| 1,308 students
Rank: n/an/a
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Suncoast Technical College
Vocational School
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Triad
Alternative School
4430 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6752
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6752
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
34233, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cyesis High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4430 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6240
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6240
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Opportunity High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4458 Beneva Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 373-7221
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 373-7221
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4748 Beneva Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34233, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34233, FL include Ashton Elementary School, Suncoast Polytechnical High School and Sarasota Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 34233?
6 public schools are located in 34233.
What percentage of students in 34233 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 34233 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34233?
34233 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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