For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,893 students in 34239, FL (there are , serving 167 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 34239, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34239, FL are Southside Elementary School, Brookside Middle School and Sarasota High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34239 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34239, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34239, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 Webber St
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 361-6420
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 361-6420
Gr: PK-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Brookside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3636 S Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 361-6472
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 361-6472
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Sarasota High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2155 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 955-0181
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 955-0181
Gr: 9-12 | 2,509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34239, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34239, FL include Southside Elementary School, Brookside Middle School and Sarasota High School.
How many public schools are located in 34239?
3 public schools are located in 34239.
What percentage of students in 34239 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 34239 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34239?
34239 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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