For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,296 students in the neighborhood of Newtown, Sarasota, FL.
The top-ranked public school in Newtown is Booker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Newtown, Sarasota, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Newtown, Sarasota, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Booker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3201 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-2967
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-2967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newtown, Sarasota, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newtown, Sarasota, FL include Booker High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newtown, Sarasota?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newtown, Sarasota.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Newtown, Sarasota?
the neighborhood of Newtown, Sarasota public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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