For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 475 students in 34234, FL.
The top-ranked public preschool in 34234, FL is Emma E. Booker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34234 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34234, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34234, FL Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Children First
Special Education School
1723 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 953-3877
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 953-3877
Gr: PK | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
34234, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amikids Sarasota County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1844 17th St
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 408-7600
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 408-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
P O Box 48367
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
2207 Industrial Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-0835
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-0835
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Roy Mcbean Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1790 21st Street
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 371-0584
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 371-0584
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 34234, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 34234, FL include Emma E. Booker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34234?
2 public preschools are located in 34234.
What is the racial composition of students in 34234?
34234 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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