Best Schools in 34285, FL
34285, FL has 8 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,079 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 34285 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 34285, FL
The top high schools in 34285, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Venice Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2584 Students
Best Middle Schools in 34285, FL
The top middle schools in 34285, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Student Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
2. Venice Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 34285, FL
The top elementary schools in 34285, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Venice Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
2. Laurel Nokomis School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1411 Students
3. Garden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 513 Students
4. Epiphany Cathedral School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Epiphany Cathedral School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 205 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 34285, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
34285, FL has a total population of 18,702 with 7% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 34285, 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 34285, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34285, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34285, 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 34285, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 34285, FL
How many schools are in 34285, FL?
34285, FL has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,079 students in total.
How do schools in 34285 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 34285 score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 34285 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 34285?
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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- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 58%
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