For the 2025-26 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 83% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashton Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5110 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6440
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4650 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-3981
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-3981
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Sarasota Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4826 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6464
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6464
Gr: 6-8 | 1,308 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Suncoast Technical College
Vocational School
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Triad
Alternative School
4430 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6752
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6752
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
34233, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cyesis High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4430 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6240
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6240
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Opportunity High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4458 Beneva Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 373-7221
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 373-7221
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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