Best Schools in South Sarasota, FL
South Sarasota, FL has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 7,382 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in South Sarasota meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Sarasota, FL
The top high schools in South Sarasota, 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
Best Middle Schools in South Sarasota, FL
The top middle schools in South Sarasota, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brookside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Sarasota, FL
The top elementary schools in South Sarasota, 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. Phillippi Shores Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 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
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 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
23.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 South Sarasota, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Sarasota, FL
How many schools are in South Sarasota, FL?
South Sarasota, FL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 7,382 students in total.
How do schools in South Sarasota perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in South Sarasota score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in South Sarasota meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Sarasota?
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: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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