For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 833 students in 34240, FL (there are , serving 1,129 private students). 42% of all K-12 students in 34240, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in 34240, FL is Tatum Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 34240 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34240, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34240, FL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tatum Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Tatum Rd
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 316-8188
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 316-8188
Gr: PK-5 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
34240, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beyond The Spectrum, Inc (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
7037 Professional Parkway East
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 708-8770
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 708-8770
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
3101 Bethel Rd
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 877-7737
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 877-7737
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34240, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34240, FL include Tatum Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34240?
1 public schools are located in 34240.
What percentage of students in 34240 go to public school?
42% of all K-12 students in 34240 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34240?
34240 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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