For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,766 students in 34241, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34241, FL are Lakeview Elementary School, Sarasota Suncoast Academy and Oak Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 34241 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34241, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34241, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7299 Hand Rd
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6571
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6571
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: #22.
Sarasota Suncoast Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8084 Hawkins Rd
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 924-4242
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 924-4242
Grades: K-8
| 817 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Park School
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7285 Hand Rd
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6428
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6428
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
34241, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13220 State Road 72
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6526
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6526
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 34241, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34241, FL include Lakeview Elementary School, Sarasota Suncoast Academy and Oak Park School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34241?
3 public elementary schools are located in 34241.
What is the racial composition of students in 34241?
34241 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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