Best Schools in 34236, FL
34236, FL has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 12,477 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 34236 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 34236, FL
The top high schools in 34236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2597 Students
2. Sarasota High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2528 Students
3. Booker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
4. Sarasota Military Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1213 Students
Best Middle Schools in 34236, FL
The top middle schools in 34236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 746 Students
2. Brookside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
3. Booker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 34236, FL
The top elementary schools in 34236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 687 Students
2. Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 582 Students
3. Alta Vista Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
4. Gocio Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 34236, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
34236, FL has a total population of 14,112 with 6% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 34236, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 34236, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34236, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34236, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 34236, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 34236, FL
How many schools are in 34236, FL?
34236, FL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 12,477 students in total.
How do schools in 34236 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 34236 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 34236 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 34236?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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