Sarasota Schools
EDITORS NOTE: When I first considered moving to Florida, my biggest concern was regarding the school system for my two young children. After reading a Fortune Magazine article naming Sarasota as having one of the top ranking school systems in the country, I was sold. Aside from being a beautiful, vibrant, fun town, the schools are top notch and award winning. . Browse the description of each school below, or for additional information, visit www.sarasota.k12.fl.us . To compare two schools, or Sarasota schools with others in Florida based on accountability reports, click here.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - Elementary schools in Sarasota County operate during the hours of 8:30am - 3:15 pm. They include Grades K-5. Although Sarasota does offer school choice, some schools are full once their districted students are assigned and may not be available to non-districted students.
Alta Vista Elementary - 1050 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota 34237 (941) 361-6400
Dr. Barbara Shirley, Principal
This 5 Star School offers DARE Programs, After School Programs, Reaing Counts, Recycling program and Parent Reading Night. |
Ashton Elementary - 5110 Ashton Road, Sarasota 34233 (941) 361-6440
William Muth, Principal
One of the most decorated schools in the area, Ashton is a 5 Star School, a High Performing Model School, Golden School Award, "A" Rated School, and USF Professional Practice School. The school has outstanding parent and community involvement with over 20,000 volunteer hours logged per year. |
Bayhaven Elementary - 2901 W Tamiami Cir, Sarasota 34234 (941) 359-5800
Betsy Ashiem-Dean, Principal
Only elementary Magnet School, Blue Ribbon School and a 5 Star School for 12 years. Waiting lists for all grade levels, Kindergarten waiting lists through 2012. Emphasis on strong discipline, contracts for students and parents, and a mandatory dress code. |
Brentwood Elementary - 2500 Vinson Avenue, Sarasota 34232 (941) 361-6230
Mrs. Michelle Henderson, Principal
"A" Rated School, K-5 Gifted and Talented Program, PALS Volunteer Program, and Adopt-A-Class. Mrs. Henderson is known for her "I will do anything to encourage kids to read" Challenge. In the past, she has eaten fried worms when students reached their goal - this year, she is promising to jump out of an airplane and land on school grounds! |
Booker Elementary - 2350 Dr. Martin Luther King Way, 34234 (941) 361-6480
Ms. Gwendolyn Tose-Rigell, Principal
PALS, Gifted Programs , Volunteer Programs. Uniforms are mandatory. |
Fruitville Elementary - 601 Honore Avenue, Sarasota, 34232 (941) 361-6200
Dr. Laura Kingsley, Principal
NeXt Generation Learning, 5 Star School, Golden School, A+ School Recognition and Student of the month Awards |
Gocio Elementary - 3450 Gocio Road, Sarasota 34235 (941) 361-6405
Steven E. Dragon, Principal
Creative Ticket School of Excellence Award for including ALL the arts (Music, Visual Arts, Dance & Drama) into the elementary education experience. 5 Star School, Florida Studio Theater Outstanding Educators of the Year Award, Uniforms mandatory. |
Gulf Gate - 6500 S. Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota 34231 (941) 361-6499
Robin Hagood, Principal
Lessons are aligned with the Sarasota County Technology Curriculum and include opportunities for real world education. |
Lakeview Elementary - 7299 Proctor Road, Sarasota, 34241 (941) 361-6571
Joan Bower, Principal
Golden School, Family Friendly School, 5 Star School and Red Carpet School. Active volunteer program with over 20,000 hours logged last school year. |
Phillippi Shores Elementary - 4747 South Tamiami Trail, 34231 (941) 361-6424
Candace Dearing, Principal
"A" Rated School, 5 Star School, Multi Age classes. Phillippi Shores is under consideration to be the first International Baccalaureate program for elementary schools. |
Tatum Ridge - 4100 Tatum Road, Sarasota, 34240 (941) 361-8188
Sandra M. Russell, Principal
A new Sarasota elementary school, entering its 3rd year. Technologically advanced environment through a cooperative community effort. |
Tuttle Elementary - 2863 8th Street, Sarasota, 34237 (941) 361-6433
Tom Buchanan, Principal
5 Star School, Good Character Trait Program. mandatory school uniforms |
Wilkinson Elementary - 3400 Wilkinson Road, Sarasota 34231 (941) 361-6477
Ruth M. Thomas, Principal
5 Star School, Golden School for 20 straight years. |
MIDDLE SCHOOLS - Middle schools in Sarasota County generally operate during the hours of 9:30am - 4:15 pm. They include Grades 6-8. Although Sarasota does offer school choice, some schools are full once their districted students are assigned and may not be available to non-districted students.
Booker Middle School - 2250 Myrtle Street, Sarasota, 34234 (941) 359-5824
Joe Bazenas, Principal
Visual Performing Arts Magnet School; also houses the NeXt Generation Technology Academy for Gifted and Talented Students. Recipient of the 21st Century Learning community Grant, which partners with local organizations to provide after school programs including tutoring, sports and culinary arts. |
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Brookside Middle School - 3636 South Shade, Sarasota 34239 (941) 361-6472
Jack Turgeon, Principal
International Baccalaureate Programme for Middle Years, Academy of Technology, Accelerated Instructional Models (AIM Academy for the Gifted) |
McIntosh Middle School - 701 South McIntosh , Sarasota 34232 (941) 361-6520
Robert Hagemann, Principal
Renaissance National Honors Prgram that recognizes students for academic achievement and citizenship |
Sarasota Middle School - 4826 Ashton Road, Sarasota 34233 (941) 361-6464
Karen Rose, Principal
Offers Multi-grade learning, 5 Star School, Renaissance School |
HIGH SCHOOLS - High schools in Sarasota County generally operate during the hours of 7:30am - 2:15 pm. They include Grades 9-12. Although Sarasota does offer school choice, some schools are full once their districted students are assigned and may not be available to non-districted students
Booker High School - 3201 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota 34234 (941) 355-2967
Constance White-Davis, Principal
In addition to districted students, the visual and Performing Arts Program, Environmental Services Academy & :aw/Public Services Academy enrol students from all over the county. Other programs include College Prepatory, Advanced Placement, Vocational, Tech Prep and School-to-Work programs. |
Riverview High School - One Ram Way, Sarasota, 34231 (941) 923-1484
* Linda Nook, Principal
Listed in Newsweek's recent "Top 1,000 American High Schools" ; Golden School Award for 17 years, Grade "A" School. Ranked #1 for Girls Athletics and #2 Overall Boys & Girls Athletic program in the state of Florida. The Executive Internship program, now in its 3rd year, has placed 143 students in commmunity organizations for internships. International Baccalaureate prgram, and the first Sarasota school to completely adopt "Small Learning Communities", placing students and teachers with similar interests into communities that more specifically prepare a student for their interest in career path. |
Sarasota High School - 1000 South School , Sarasota, 34231 (941) 955-0181
Has implemented Small Learning communities into its curriculum |
SPECIAL NEEDS
* The Gap School - 5989 Approach Road, Sarasota 34238 (941) 924-6373
Lori Stephens, Director / Amy F. Weinberger, CEO/President
The GAP School 's mission is two-fold; to refocus students with learning disabilities, and reconnect them with their own learning potential to get them back into public schools; and to offer support, foundation, and direction to families. The Gap School is a therapeutic full-day program for students ages 7-16. It serves students who have fallen through the cracks from traditional learning environments. Voted "Best Private School" by Family Living Magazine.
* Phoenix Academy - 1085 South Shade , Sarasota 34237 (941) 316-8101
Small classrooms and one-on-one time to change struggling adolescents relationship with learning. Sets realistic goals for success, and literacy is the main focus. Located behind Sarasota High School.
* Oak Park School - 7285 Proctor Road, Sarasota, 34241 (941) 361-6428
Broad range of special needs students aged 3-22. Communities include the Profoundly Challenged, Trainable & Educable Mentally Challenged, and Behavioral Difficulties/ Emotionally Disturbed. Repeat winner of the Golden School Award.
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