Sarasota County School District
- 1960 LANDINGS BLVD
- SARASOTA, FL 34231
- (941) 927-9000
35 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 77.8% | 66.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,838 | $8,995 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.3 | 14.1 |
| Number of Schools | 64 | - |
| Number of Students | 41,070 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 2,683 | - |
District Test Scores
FCAT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 76.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 70.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 53.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 60.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 53.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 40.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 65.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 45.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 69.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 38.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 38.0% | |
Source: FL Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 41,070 | 15.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 399 |
| Kindergarten Students | 3,020 |
| 1st Grade Students | 3,079 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 2,968 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 3,156 |
| 4th Grade Students | 3,116 |
| 5th Grade Students | 3,178 |
| 6th Grade Students | 3,186 |
| 7th Grade Students | 3,220 |
| 8th Grade Students | 3,195 |
| 9th Grade Students | 3,621 |
| 10th Grade Students | 3,268 |
| 11th Grade Students | 3,109 |
| 12th Grade Students | 2,766 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 106 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 878 |
| Hispanic | 5,307 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,863 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 29,046 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 20,158 |
| Female | 19,042 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 2,683 | 15.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 24 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 152 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 973 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 1,021 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 513 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 451 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 87 |
| Elementary | 31 |
| Secondary | 44 |
| Other | 12 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 26 |
| Library Support Staff | 25 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 2,129 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 33 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 156 |
| School Administrators | 102 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 325 |
| Student Support Services | 178 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 1,335 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $626,334,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $482,662,000 | 77.1% |
| Property Tax | $430,827,000 | 68.8% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $468,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch | $8,201,000 | 1.3% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $38,000 | 0.01% |
| District Activity Receipts | $10,521,000 | 1.7% |
| Non-Specified | $1,752,000 | 0.3% |
| Other Sales and Services | $1,402,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $154,000 | 0.02% |
| Sale of Property | $47,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $8,055,000 | 1.3% |
| Private Contributions | $328,000 | 0.05% |
| Miscellaneous | $20,869,000 | 3.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $114,137,000 | 18.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,393,000 | 0.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,141,000 | 0.3% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $550,000 | 0.09% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $2,057,000 | 0.3% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $375,000 | 0.06% |
| School Lunch Programs | $155,000 | 0.02% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $9,923,000 | 1.6% |
| Transportation Programs | $7,713,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Programs | $89,830,000 | 14.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $29,535,000 | 4.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $5,381,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $10,366,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,576,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $125,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $59,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $644,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $6,497,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Other | $3,849,000 | 0.6% |
| Direct - Other | $1,038,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $455,337,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $273,851,000 | 60.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $165,638,000 | 36.4% |
| Student Support | $30,131,000 | 4.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $31,625,000 | 5.0% |
| General Administration Support | $4,167,000 | 0.7% |
| School Administration Support | $18,739,000 | 3.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $50,218,000 | 8.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $19,537,000 | 3.1% |
| Other Support Services | $11,221,000 | 1.8% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $15,848,000 | 3.5% |
| Food Services | $15,848,000 | 2.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 77.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 2,814 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 100 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 340 | 2.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Sarasota County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 64
- Students: 41,070
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 2,683
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| ADULT/COMMUNITY EDUCATION SCHOOL | ||||
1086 South Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL Public | Unknown | - | - |  Review This School |
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| ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1050 South Euclid Ave
Sarasota, FL Public | KG-5 | 641 | 11.9 | Review This School |
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| ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5110 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | KG-5 | 837 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| ATWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4701 Huntsville Ave
North Port, FL Public | KG-5 | 686 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| BAY HAVEN SCHOOL OF BASICS PLUS | ||||
2901 West Tamiami Circle
Sarasota, FL Public | KG-5 | 583 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3201 North Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL Public | 9-12 | 1,140 | 16.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2250 Myrtle St
Sarasota, FL Public | 6-8 | 886 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2500 Vinson Ave
Sarasota, FL Public | PK-5 | 673 | 12.6 | Review This School |
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| BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3636 South Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL Public | 6-8 | 1,077 | 15.5 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHARACTER HOUSE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1960 Landings Blvd
Sarasota, FL Public | 8-11 | - | - | Review This School |
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| CHILDREN'S HAVEN SCHOOL | ||||
4405 Desoto Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | PK | 2 | - | Review This School |
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| CHILDREN FIRST SCHOOL | ||||
1723 North Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL Public | PK | 15 | - | Review This School |
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| COASTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SCHOOL | ||||
1565 State Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | 7-11 | 19 | - | Review This School |
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| CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2775 Shalimar Terrace
North Port, FL Public | PK-5 | 809 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| DISTRICT VIRTUAL SCHOOL | ||||
1960 Landings Blvd
Sarasota, FL Public | KG-12 | 47 | - | Review This School |
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| EMMA E. BOOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2350 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Sarasota, FL Public | PK-5 | 490 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
150 North Mccall Rd
Englewood, FL Public | PK-5 | 401 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ESE SPECIAL PROGRAMS SCHOOL | ||||
1960 Landings Blvd
Sarasota, FL Public | PK-12 | 16 | 0.4 | Review This School |
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| FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
601 Honore Ave
Sarasota, FL Public | PK-5 | 716 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
700 Center Rd
Venice, FL Public | KG-5 | 609 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| GLENALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7050 Glenallen Blvd
North Port, FL Public | PK-5 | 714 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3450 Gocio Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | PK-5 | 755 | 13.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GULF COAST MARINE INSTITUTE SCHOOL | ||||
220 Bahama St
Venice, FL Public | 6-12 | 54 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| GULF GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6500 South Lockwood Ridge Roa
Sarasota, FL Public | PK-5 | 735 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
6501 West Price Blvd
North Port, FL Public | 6-8 | 1,175 | 15.7 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| IMAGINE SCHOOL AT NORTH PORT | ||||
1000 Innovation Ave
North Port, FL Charter | KG-7 | 637 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| IMAGINE SCHOOL AT PALMER RANCH | ||||
6220 Mcintosh Rd
Sarasota, FL Charter | KG-6 | 293 | 14.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| INFINITY MIDDLE SCHOOL / SARASOTA | ||||
705 South Mcintosh Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | 6-8 | 23 | 11.5 | Review This School |
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| ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2001 Pine Brook Rd
Venice, FL Charter | 6-8 | 92 | 10.2 | Review This School |
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| ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL | ||||
2001 Pinebrook Rd
Venice, FL Charter | KG-5 | 325 | 13.0 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ISLAND VILLAGE NORTH SCHOOL | ||||
3975 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL Charter | KG-2 | 32 | 10.7 | Review This School |
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| LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7299 Proctor Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | PK-5 | 696 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3415 Lamarque Ave
North Port, FL Public | PK-5 | 1,044 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL | ||||
1900 East Laurel Rd
Nokomis, FL Public | PK-8 | 1,080 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
701 South Mcintosh Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | 6-8 | 891 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6400 West Price Blvd
North Port, FL Public | 9-12 | 2,602 | 21.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| OAK PARK SCHOOL | ||||
7285 Proctor Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | PK-12 | 383 | 6.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| OAK PARK SOUTH SCHOOL | ||||
1900 Center Rd
Venice, FL Public | PK-8 | 45 | 4.5 | Review This School |
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| PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4747 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL Public | KG-5 | 664 | 14.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PHOENIX ACADEMY | ||||
1085 South Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL Public | 8-10 | 193 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| PINE VIEW SCHOOL | ||||
 1 Python Path
Osprey, FL Public | KG-12 | 2,170 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| PINNACLE ACADEMY, INC. | ||||
6431 Jackie Lynn Court
Sarasota, FL Public | PK-KG | 9 | - | Review This School |
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| RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1 Ram Way
Sarasota, FL Public | 8-12 | 2,669 | 20.3 | Review This School |
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| SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE SCHOOL | ||||
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | PK | 12 | 0.09 | Review This School |
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| SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1000 South School Ave
Sarasota, FL Public | 9-12 | 2,234 | 19.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4826 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | 6-8 | 1,143 | 16.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY | ||||
801 North Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL Charter | 9-12 | 711 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS / SCIENCES | ||||
645 Central Ave
Sarasota, FL Charter | 6-8 | 672 | 17.7 | Review This School |
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| SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY | ||||
8084 Hawkins Rd
Sarasota, FL Charter | KG-5 | 354 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1901 Webber St
Sarasota, FL Public | PK-5 | 704 | 15.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | ||||
200 Field Ave East
Venice, FL Charter | 6-8 | 288 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| SUNCOAST POLYTECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4650 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | 9-10 | 308 | 19.3 | Review This School |
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| SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES | ||||
1300 South Tuttle Ave
Sarasota, FL Charter | PK-8 | 290 | 15.3 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| TATUM RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4100 Tatum Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | PK-5 | 803 | 16.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| TAYLOR RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2500 Taylor Ranch Trail
Venice, FL Public | PK-5 | 803 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL | ||||
4620 17th St
Sarasota, FL Public | PK | 26 | - | Review This School |
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| TOLEDO BLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1201 Geranium Ave
North Port, FL Public | PK-5 | 676 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| TRIAD SCHOOL | ||||
4405 Sawyer Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | 7-12 | 65 | 6.5 | Review This School |
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| TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2863 8th St
Sarasota, FL Public | PK-5 | 629 | 11.5 | Review This School |
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| VENICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
150 East Miami Ave
Venice, FL Public | PK-5 | 608 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| VENICE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1 Indian Ave
Venice, FL Public | 9-12 | 1,958 | 20.0 |  3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| VENICE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1900 Center Rd
Venice, FL Public | 6-8 | 754 | 15.1 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3400 Wilkinson Rd
Sarasota, FL Public | PK-5 | 550 | 12.1 | 4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2700 Panacea Blvd
North Port, FL Public | 6-8 | 765 | 15.2 | 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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