For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,024 students in 34243, FL (there are , serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 34243, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34243, FL are Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School and Florine J Abel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34243 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34243, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34243, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3415 Tallevast Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Florine J Abel Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Madonna Pl
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 751-7040
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 751-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Easter Seals
Special Education School
350 Braden Ave
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34243, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34243, FL include Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School and Florine J Abel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34243?
3 public schools are located in 34243.
What percentage of students in 34243 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 34243 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34243?
34243 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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