For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,328 students in 34234, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34234, FL are Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus, Booker Middle School and Emma E. Booker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 34234 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34234, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34234, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 W Tamiami Cir
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5800
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5800
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Booker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Myrtle St
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5824
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 359-5824
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Dreamers Academy
Charter School
2146 Myrtle St
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 444-8000
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 444-8000
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 34234, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34234, FL include Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus, Booker Middle School and Emma E. Booker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34234?
4 public elementary schools are located in 34234.
What is the racial composition of students in 34234?
34234 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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