For the 2024-25 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 25,603 students in Sarasota, FL (there are , serving 5,938 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Sarasota, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Sarasota, FL are Ashton Elementary School, Suncoast Polytechnical High School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sarasota, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Sarasota have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sarasota, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5110 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6440
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 1,046 students
Rank: #22.
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4650 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-3981
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-3981
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 Webber St
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 361-6420
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 361-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7299 Hand Rd
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6571
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6571
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #55.
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4747 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6424
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6424
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #66.
Sarasota Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4826 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6464
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6464
Grades: 6-8
| 1,278 students
Rank: #77.
Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 W Tamiami Cir
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5800
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5800
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #88.
Sarasota Suncoast Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 836 students
Rank: #99.
Tatum Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Tatum Rd
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 316-8188
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 316-8188
Grades: PK-5
| 834 students
Rank: #1010.
Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 746 students
Rank: #1111.
Riverview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Ram Way
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 923-1484
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 923-1484
Grades: 9-12
| 2,597 students
Rank: #1212.
Fruitville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Honore Ave
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 361-6200
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 361-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 775 students
Rank: #1313.
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 461 students
Rank: #1414.
Brookside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3636 S Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 361-6472
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 361-6472
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #1515.
Sarasota Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 171 students
Rank: #1616.
Gulf Gate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6499
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6499
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #1717.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 476 students
Rank: #1818.
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3415 Tallevast Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #1919.
Brentwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Vinson Ave
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 361-6230
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 361-6230
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #2020.
Sarasota High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2155 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 955-0181
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 955-0181
Grades: 9-12
| 2,528 students
Rank: #2121.
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1960 Landings Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Grades: K-12
| 87 students
Rank: #2222.
Mcintosh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Mcintosh Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 361-6520
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 361-6520
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #2323.
Wilkinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Wilkinson Rd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6477
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6477
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #2424.
Sarasota Military Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 1,213 students
Rank: #2525.
Florine J Abel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Madonna Pl
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 751-7040
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 751-7040
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #2626.
Gocio Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Gocio Rd
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 361-6405
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 361-6405
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #2727.
Booker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3201 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-2967
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-2967
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #2828.
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #2929.
Tuttle Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 665 students
Rank: #3030.
Booker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Myrtle St
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5824
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5824
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: #3131.
Suncoast School For Innovative Studies
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 142 students
Rank: #3232.
Oak Park School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7285 Hand Rd
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6428
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6428
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Children First
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1723 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 953-3877
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 953-3877
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Haven For Adults And Children With Disabilities I
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4405 Desoto Rd
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 355-8808
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 355-8808
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dreamers Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
800 Ben Frankllin Dr
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 888-0400
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 888-0400
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
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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 2023)
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 2023)
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sarasota, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Sarasota, FL include Ashton Elementary School, Suncoast Polytechnical High School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sarasota?
43 public schools are located in Sarasota.
What percentage of students in Sarasota go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Sarasota are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sarasota?
Sarasota public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sarasota are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sarasota include: Florine J Abel Elementary School vs. Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School, Community Haven For Adults And Children With Disabilities I vs. Children First, Sarasota High School vs. Riverview High School
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