For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,639 students in Venice, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 460 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Venice, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Venice, FL are State College Of Fla Collegiate School-venice, Venice Elementary School and Taylor Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Venice, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Venice have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Venice, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
State College Of Fla Collegiate School-venice
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8000 S Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 408-1430
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 408-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Miami Ave E
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 486-2111
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 486-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Taylor Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Taylor Ranch Trl
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 486-2000
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 486-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 868 students
Rank: #44.
Student Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Field Ave E
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-5551
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-5551
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Garden Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Center Rd
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 486-2110
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 486-2110
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #66.
Venice Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Center Rd
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 486-2100
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 486-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #77.
Venice Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Indian Ave
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-6726
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-6726
Grades: 9-12
| 2,452 students
Rank: #88.
Island Village Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Pinebrook Rd
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 484-4999
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 484-4999
Grades: K-8
| 567 students
Rank: #99.
Sky Englewood
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
871 S River Rd
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 999-4775
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 999-4775
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #1010.
Sky Venice
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Center Rd
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 244-2626
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 244-2626
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
Venice, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Sarasota County, Inc (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1130 Indian Hills Blvd
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 408-7600
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 408-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Island Village Montessori Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2001 Pine Brook Rd
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 484-4999
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 484-4999
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Oak Park South Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1900 Center Rd
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 480-3410
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 480-3410
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
8000 Tamiami Trl S
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 752-5494
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 752-5494
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1900 Center Rd
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 486-2100
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 486-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Venice, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Venice, FL include State College Of Fla Collegiate School-venice, Venice Elementary School and Taylor Ranch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Venice, FL?
10 public schools are located in Venice, FL.
What percentage of students in Venice, FL go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Venice, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Venice, FL?
Venice, FL public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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