For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,002 students in 34233, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 621 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 34233, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34233, FL are Ashton Elementary School, Suncoast Polytechnical High School and Sarasota Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34233 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34233, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34233, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashton Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5110 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6440
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4650 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-3981
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-3981
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Sarasota Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4826 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6464
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6464
Gr: 6-8 | 1,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 927-9000
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 927-9000
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Suncoast Technical College
Vocational School
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Triad
Alternative School
4430 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6752
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6752
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34233, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34233, FL include Ashton Elementary School, Suncoast Polytechnical High School and Sarasota Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 34233?
7 public schools are located in 34233.
What percentage of students in 34233 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 34233 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34233?
34233 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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