For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 942 students in 34285, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 34285, FL are Student Leadership Academy, Sky Academy Englewood and Sky Academy Venice. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34285 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34285, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34285, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Student Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Field Ave E
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-5551
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-5551
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Sky Academy Englewood
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 W Center Rd Venice
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 999-4775
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 999-4775
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Sky Academy Venice
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Center Rd
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 244-2626
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 244-2626
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 34285, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 34285, FL include Student Leadership Academy, Sky Academy Englewood and Sky Academy Venice.
How many public middle schools are located in 34285?
3 public middle schools are located in 34285.
What is the racial composition of students in 34285?
34285 public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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