For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 3,765 students in Sarasota, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Sarasota, FL are Sarasota Suncoast Academy, Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and Imagine School At Palmer Ranch. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sarasota, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Sarasota have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sarasota, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sarasota Suncoast Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8084 Hawkins Rd
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 924-4242
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 924-4242
Grades: K-8
| 840 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6220 Mcintosh Rd
Sarasota, FL 34238
(941) 257-1124
Sarasota, FL 34238
(941) 257-1124
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Sarasota Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4466 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 377-2278
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 377-2278
Grades: K-8
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 1,251 students
Rank: #66.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Dreamers Academy
Charter School
800 Ben Frankllin Dr
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 888-0400
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 888-0400
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Sarasota, 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
Amikids Infinity Sarasota, Inc. (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
705 South Mcintosh Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 342-1844
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 342-1844
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Amikids Sarasota County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1844 17th St
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 408-7600
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 408-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Beyond The Spectrum, Inc (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
7037 Professional Parkway East
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 708-8770
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 708-8770
Grades: PK-12
| 3 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
Cyesis High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4430 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6240
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6240
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Ephrata Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
P O Box 48367
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Grades: 6-8
| 44 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
Island Village North (Closed 2011)
Charter School
3975 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 954-4999
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 954-4999
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
133 S. Mcintosh Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 379-8399
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 379-8399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13220 State Road 72
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6526
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6526
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Opportunity High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4458 Beneva Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 373-7221
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 373-7221
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
Richard Milburn Academy Of Florida (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2207 Industrial Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-0835
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-0835
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Roy Mcbean Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1790 21st Street
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 371-0584
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 371-0584
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sarasota County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
01960 Landings Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-900
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sarasota Military Academy Prep (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3101 Bethel Rd
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 877-7737
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 877-7737
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
1960 Landings Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4748 Beneva Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Wings Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
P O Box 48367
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Sarasota, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Sarasota, FL include Sarasota Suncoast Academy, Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and Imagine School At Palmer Ranch.
How many public charter schools are located in Sarasota, FL?
7 public charter schools are located in Sarasota, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Sarasota, FL?
Sarasota, FL public charter schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
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