For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,974 students in 34234, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34234, FL are Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus, Booker Middle 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 elementary schools in zipcode 34234 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34234, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34234, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 W Tamiami Cir
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5800
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5800
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Booker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Myrtle St
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5824
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5824
Gr: 6-8 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
34234, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amikids Sarasota County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1844 17th St
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 408-7600
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 408-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
P O Box 48367
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
2207 Industrial Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-0835
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-0835
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Roy Mcbean Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1790 21st Street
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 371-0584
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 371-0584
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 34234, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34234, FL include Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus, Booker Middle School and Emma E. Booker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34234?
3 public elementary schools are located in 34234.
What is the racial composition of students in 34234?
34234 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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