Best 34237 Florida Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,706 students in 34237, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 206 private students). 89% 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 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 34237, FL Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1050 S Euclid Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Tuttle Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2863 8th St
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6433
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Suncoast School For Innovative Studies
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
845 S School Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 952-5277
Gr: K-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Dreamers Academy
Charter School
1050 S Tuttle Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 444-8000
Gr: K-4 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 34237 Florida

34237, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1086 South Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6590
1085 S Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 316-8101
Gr: 8-10 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 34237, FL?
How many public schools are located in 34237?
4 public schools are located in 34237.
What percentage of students in 34237 go to public school?
89% 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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