For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 833 students in 34240, FL (there are , serving 1,129 private students). 42% of all K-12 students in 34240, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 34240, FL is Tatum Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 34240 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34240, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34240, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tatum Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Tatum Rd
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 316-8188
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 316-8188
Gr: PK-5 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
34240, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beyond The Spectrum, Inc (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
7037 Professional Parkway East
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 708-8770
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 708-8770
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
3101 Bethel Rd
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 877-7737
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 877-7737
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34240, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34240, FL include Tatum Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34240?
1 public schools are located in 34240.
What percentage of students in 34240 go to public school?
42% of all K-12 students in 34240 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34240?
34240 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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