For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,247 students in 34237, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 319 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 34237, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34237, FL are Alta Vista Elementary School, Tuttle Elementary School and Suncoast School For Innovative Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34237 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34237, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34237, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 S Euclid Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6400
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Tuttle Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2863 8th St
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6433
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6433
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Suncoast School For Innovative Studies
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
845 S School Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 952-5277
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 952-5277
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34237, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34237, FL include Alta Vista Elementary School, Tuttle Elementary School and Suncoast School For Innovative Studies.
How many public schools are located in 34237?
3 public schools are located in 34237.
What percentage of students in 34237 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 34237 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34237?
34237 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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