Best High Schools in South Sarasota, FL

South Sarasota, FL has 2 high schools with 5,125 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Sarasota score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Sarasota greatly exceed expectations.

1. Riverview High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2597 Students

2. Sarasota High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2528 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Sarasota, FL

South Sarasota, FL has 1 middle schools with 745 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Sarasota score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Sarasota greatly exceed expectations.

1. Brookside Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Sarasota, FL

South Sarasota, FL has 3 elementary schools with 2,073 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Sarasota score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Sarasota greatly exceed expectations.

1. Southside Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students

2. Phillippi Shores Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students

3. Gulf Gate Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Sarasota, FL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South Sarasota, FL has a total population of 5,501 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Sarasota, FL

8,037

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

52%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Sarasota, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

23.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Sarasota, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Sarasota, FL.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,668 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Sarasota, FL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Sarasota, FL

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Siesta Key, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sarasota Springs, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bee Ridge, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Longboat Key, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations