Oak Park School

7285 Hand Rd
Sarasota, FL 34241
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Bottom 50%
Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oak Park School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Oak Park School's student population of 211 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
211 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Motto
Engage, elevate, and empower every student, every day!

School Rankings

Oak Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3534 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
52%
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20-24%
52%
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11-19%
52%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
20%
38%
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Black
16%
21%
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White
54%
34%
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Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.64
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≥50%
87%
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(22-23)
57.8%
33.8%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Park School's ranking?
Oak Park School is ranked #3534 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Oak Park School often compared to?
Oak Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Focus Academy, Pine View School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Park School?
The graduation rate of Oak Park School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oak Park School?
211 students attend Oak Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Oak Park School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Park School?
Oak Park School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Park School offer ?
Oak Park School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Park School part of?
Oak Park School is part of Sarasota School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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