For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,831 students in 34234, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 34234, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34234, FL are Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus, Booker Middle School and Emma E. Booker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34234 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34234, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34234, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 W Tamiami Cir
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5800
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5800
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Booker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Myrtle St
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5824
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5824
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Booker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3201 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-2967
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-2967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Children First
Special Education School
1723 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 953-3877
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 953-3877
Gr: PK | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Dreamers Academy
Charter School
2146 Myrtle St
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 444-8000
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 444-8000
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34234, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34234, FL include Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus, Booker Middle School and Emma E. Booker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34234?
6 public schools are located in 34234.
What percentage of students in 34234 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 34234 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34234?
34234 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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