For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,329 students in 34234, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 34234, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 34234, FL are Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus, Booker High School and Emma E. Booker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34234 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34234, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34234, FL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 W Tamiami Cir
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5800
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5800
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Booker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3201 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-2967
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-2967
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #33.
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Booker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Myrtle St
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5824
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5824
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: n/an/a
Children First
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1723 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 953-3877
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 953-3877
Grades: PK
| 20 students
34234, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Sarasota County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1844 17th St
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 408-7600
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 408-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Ephrata Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
P O Box 48367
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Richard Milburn Academy Of Florida (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2207 Industrial Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-0835
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-0835
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Roy Mcbean Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1790 21st Street
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 371-0584
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 371-0584
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wings Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
P O Box 48367
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34234, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34234, FL include Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus, Booker High School and Emma E. Booker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34234?
5 public schools are located in 34234.
What percentage of students in 34234 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 34234 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34234?
34234 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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