For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,706 students in 34237, FL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 34237 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34237, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34237, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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
| 690 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 Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 952-5277
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 952-5277
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dreamers Academy
Charter School
1050 S Tuttle Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 444-8000
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 444-8000
Grades: K-4
| 440 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 elementary schools in 34237, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34237, FL include Alta Vista Elementary School, Tuttle Elementary School and Suncoast School For Innovative Studies.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34237?
4 public elementary schools are located in 34237.
What is the racial composition of students in 34237?
34237 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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