For the 2024-25 school year, there are 49 public elementary schools serving 32,605 students in Sarasota County, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sarasota County, FL are Pine View School, Ashton Elementary School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sarasota County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sarasota County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sarasota County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine View School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
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Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 486-2001
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 486-2001
Grades: 2-12
| 1,689 students
Rank: #22.
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: #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.
Venice Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 608 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Taylor Ranch Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 901 students
Rank: #1212.
Toledo Blade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Geranium Ave
North Port, FL 34288
(941) 426-6100
North Port, FL 34288
(941) 426-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #1313.
Laurel Nokomis School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Laurel Rd E
Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 486-2171
Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 486-2171
Grades: PK-8
| 1,411 students
Rank: #1414.
Student Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 308 students
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Garden Elementary School
Magnet 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: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1717.
Englewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 N Mccall Rd
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 474-3247
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 474-3247
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #1818.
Atwater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4701 Huntsville Ave
North Port, FL 34288
(941) 257-2317
North Port, FL 34288
(941) 257-2317
Grades: PK-5
| 802 students
Rank: #1919.
Venice Middle School
Magnet 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
| 761 students
Rank: #2020.
Cranberry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2775 Shalimar Ter
North Port, FL 34286
(941) 480-3400
North Port, FL 34286
(941) 480-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
Island Village Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 577 students
Rank: #2424.
Sky Academy Englewood
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 325 students
Rank: #2525.
Woodland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 Panacea Blvd
North Port, FL 34289
(941) 240-8590
North Port, FL 34289
(941) 240-8590
Grades: 6-8
| 978 students
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
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: #3131.
Lamarque Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3415 Lamarque Ave
North Port, FL 34286
(941) 426-6371
North Port, FL 34286
(941) 426-6371
Grades: PK-5
| 1,073 students
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
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: #3434.
Imagine School At North Port
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Innovation Ave
North Port, FL 34289
(941) 426-2050
North Port, FL 34289
(941) 426-2050
Grades: K-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #3535.
Glenallen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7050 Glenallen Blvd
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 426-9517
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 426-9517
Grades: PK-5
| 716 students
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Sarasota County 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
8000 Tamiami Trl S
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 752-5494
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 752-5494
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4901 Cranberry Blvd N
North Port, FL 34286
(941) 924-1365
North Port, FL 34286
(941) 924-1365
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1900 Center Rd
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 486-2100
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 486-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 705 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
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What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sarasota County, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sarasota County, FL include Pine View School, Ashton Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sarasota County?
49 public elementary schools are located in Sarasota County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sarasota County?
Sarasota County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sarasota County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sarasota County include: Garden Elementary School vs. Taylor Ranch Elementary School, Lamarque Elementary School vs. Cranberry Elementary School, Student Leadership Academy vs. Sky Academy Venice
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