For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,024 students in 34243, FL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 34243 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34243, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34243, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3415 Tallevast Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Florine J Abel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Madonna Pl
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 751-7040
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 751-7040
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
Easter Seals
Special Education School
350 Braden Ave
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Grades: PK-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 34243, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34243, FL include Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School and Florine J Abel Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34243?
3 public elementary schools are located in 34243.
What is the racial composition of students in 34243?
34243 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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