Best Schools in 34266, FL
34266, FL has 14 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 9,296 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 34266 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 34266, FL
The top high schools in 34266, 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. Desoto County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students
Best Middle Schools in 34266, FL
The top middle schools in 34266, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sarasota Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1278 Students
2. Desoto Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1169 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 34266, FL
The top elementary schools in 34266, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 691 Students
2. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 795 Students
3. Nocatee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
4. Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 793 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 34266, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
34266, FL has a total population of 28,985 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 34266, 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 34266, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34266, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34266, 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 34266, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 34266, FL
How many schools are in 34266, FL?
34266, FL has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 9,296 students in total.
How do schools in 34266 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 34266 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 34266 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 34266?
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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- Projected: 60%
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