For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,278 students in 34237, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 203 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 34237, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
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 45% (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 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34237, FL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 S Euclid Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6400
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Tuttle Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2863 8th St
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6433
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6433
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #33.
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
845 S. School Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 953-4433
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 953-4433
Grades: K-5
| 139 students
34237, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1086 South Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6590
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Phoenix Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1085 S Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 316-8101
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 316-8101
Grades: 8-10
| 194 students
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, FL?
3 public schools are located in 34237, FL.
What percentage of students in 34237, FL go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 34237, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34237, FL?
34237, FL public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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