What types of schools are available in Sarasota, Florida?

Sarasota, Florida offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Sarasota, Florida

Q: How many schools are in Sarasota, Florida?

There are 41 schools in Sarasota, Florida, serving 25,008 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Sarasota?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Sarasota, Florida, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 41 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

25,008

Total Students

Across Sarasota

13.6:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

41 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,479 students at Booker High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 1:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Sarasota Suncoast Academy

charter schoolmiddleK-8

8084 Hawkins Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2250 Myrtle St, Sarasota, FL 34234

3201 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234

Lakeview Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

7299 Hand Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241

Suncoast School For Innovative Studies

charter schoolelementaryK-5

845 S School Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237

Sarasota School Of Arts/Sciences

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

717 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

4430 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Emma E. Booker Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, FL 34234

Sarasota Military Academy

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

801 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

publicelementaryPK-PK

1723 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234

The Florida Center For Child And Family Development

publicelementaryPK-PK

4620 17Th St, Sarasota, FL 34235

7285 Hand Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241

Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program

publichighK-12

4748 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Tatum Ridge Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

4100 Tatum Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Suncoast Polytechnical High School

publichighGrade 9-12

4650 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Community Haven For Adults And Children With Disabilities

publicelementaryPK-PK

4405 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235

Sarasota Academy Of The Arts

charter schoolmiddleK-8

582 Mcintosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

Imagine School At Palmer Ranch

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

6220 Mcintosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34238

Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)

publichighK-12

4748 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Sarasota County Acceleration Academies

publichighGrade 9-12

935 N Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Sarasota

Sarasota, Florida is home to 41 schools serving over 25,008 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sarasota, Florida?

There are 41 schools in Sarasota, serving 25,008 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Sarasota?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Sarasota include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Sarasota?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Sarasota is 13.6:1.

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