For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,848 students in 34236, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34236, FL are Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and Sarasota Military Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 34236 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34236, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34236, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
717 Central Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 330-1855
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 330-1855
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Sarasota Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 926-1700
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 926-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 1,099 students
34236, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Residential Treatmen High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1565 State Rd
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 927-8900
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 927-8900
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Gulf Coast Vocational Institute (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1684 Eleventh Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 361-6502
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 361-6502
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 34236, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34236, FL include Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and Sarasota Military Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34236?
2 public elementary schools are located in 34236.
What is the racial composition of students in 34236?
34236 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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