For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,446 students in 34233, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34233, FL are Ashton Elementary School, Sarasota Middle School and Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 34233 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34233, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34233, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 927-9000
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 927-9000
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
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 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 elementary schools in 34233, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34233, FL include Ashton Elementary School, Sarasota Middle School and Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34233?
5 public elementary schools are located in 34233.
What is the racial composition of students in 34233?
34233 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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