For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,848 students in 34236, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 34236, FL are Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and Sarasota Military Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 34236 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 34236, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34236, FL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
717 Central Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 330-1855
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 330-1855
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Sarasota Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 926-1700
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 926-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 1,099 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
34236, Florida 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Residential Treatmen High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1565 State Rd
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 927-8900
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 927-8900
Gr: 7-11
Gulf Coast Vocational Institute (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1684 Eleventh Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 361-6502
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 361-6502
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 34236, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 34236, FL include Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and Sarasota Military Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 34236?
2 public charter schools are located in 34236.
What is the racial composition of students in 34236?
34236 public charter schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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