For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,848 students in 34236, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 34236, FL are Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and Sarasota Military Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 34236 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 34236, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34236, FL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
717 Central Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 330-1855
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 330-1855
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Sarasota Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 926-1700
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 926-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 1,099 students
34236, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Residential Treatmen High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1565 State Rd
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 927-8900
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 927-8900
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Gulf Coast Vocational Institute (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1684 Eleventh Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 361-6502
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 361-6502
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 34236, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 34236, FL include Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and Sarasota Military Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 34236?
2 public charter schools are located in 34236.
What is the racial composition of students in 34236?
34236 public charter schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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