For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 465 students in 34234, FL.
The top ranked public preschool in 34234, FL is Emma E. Booker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34234 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34234, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34234, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 361-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
Children First
Special Education School
1723 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 953-3877
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 953-3877
Grades: PK
| 30 students
34234, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Sarasota County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1844 17th St
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 408-7600
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 408-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
P O Box 48367
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351-7267
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
2207 Industrial Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-0835
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-0835
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Roy Mcbean Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1790 21st Street
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 371-0584
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 371-0584
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 34234, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 34234, FL include Emma E. Booker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34234?
2 public preschools are located in 34234.
What is the racial composition of students in 34234?
34234 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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