For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 543 students in 34237, FL.
The top ranked public charter school in 34237, FL is Suncoast School For Innovative Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 34237 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 34237, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34237, FL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Suncoast School For Innovative Studies
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
845 S School Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 952-5277
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 952-5277
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dreamers Academy
Charter School
1050 S Tuttle Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 444-8000
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 444-8000
Grades: K-4
| 440 students
34237, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1086 South Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6590
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Phoenix Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1085 S Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 316-8101
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 316-8101
Grades: 8-10
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 34237, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 34237, FL include Suncoast School For Innovative Studies.
How many public charter schools are located in 34237?
2 public charter schools are located in 34237.
What is the racial composition of students in 34237?
34237 public charter schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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