For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 948 students in 34285, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34285, FL are Student Leadership Academy, Sky Academy Englewood and Sky Academy Venice. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34285 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34285, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34285, FL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Student Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Field Ave E
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-5551
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-5551
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Sky Academy Englewood
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 W Center Rd
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 999-4775
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 999-4775
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Sky Academy Venice
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Center Rd
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 244-2626
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 244-2626
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 34285, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34285, FL include Student Leadership Academy, Sky Academy Englewood and Sky Academy Venice.
How many public middle schools are located in 34285?
3 public middle schools are located in 34285.
What is the racial composition of students in 34285?
34285 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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