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Phillippi Shores Elementary School

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Phillippi Shores Elementary School ranks 228 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

228^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Phillippi Shores Elementary School is a high-performing public school in Sarasota, FL, serving 696 students in grades PK-5 within the highly-ranked Sarasota School District. This school consistently ranks in the top 10-11% of all Florida elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year, and stands out for its exceptional academic performance and remarkably low chronic absenteeism rates.

Phillippi Shores demonstrates particular strength in mathematics, with proficiency rates climbing from 81% in 3rd grade to 87% in 5th grade—a full 25 points above the state average. The school also excels in science, with 81% of 5th graders proficient compared to 60% statewide. What truly sets Phillippi Shores apart is its efficient use of resources: it spends $15,150 per student, significantly less than nearby lower-performing schools like Brentwood Elementary ($23,848) and Wilkinson Elementary ($23,696), yet achieves far superior academic results. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.0% in 2022-2023 was the lowest among all comparable schools in the area, though it rose to 15.4% in 2023-2024—still lower than most nearby schools except Southside Elementary (10.5%) and Ashton Elementary (13.9%).

Geographically, Phillippi Shores occupies a "sweet spot" in the local educational landscape. Just 1.63 miles away is Southside Elementary, a top-15 school in the state with even higher test scores, while 1.7 miles in the other direction is Wilkinson Elementary, a struggling school with high poverty and chronic absenteeism. For families seeking a reliably excellent school without the intense competition or potential housing premium of a top-20 school, Phillippi Shores presents a very attractive option. The school's consistent performance across all subjects, combined with its efficient spending and strong family-school connections, makes it a standout choice in the Sarasota area.

696

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,150

Per pupil spending ?

34.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4747 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL 34231

(941) 361-6424

District: Sarasota

Students who attend Phillippi Shores Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Brookside Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.0%

Hispanic:

20.0%

African American:

6.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (80% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Sarasota

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg73%

Florida avg62%

228^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 31Elementary Schools in the Sarasota

9^th of 70Sarasota among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	86.2	228 of 2240	89.8%	★★★★☆
2025	88.0	226 of 2258	90.0%	★★★★★
2024	86.9	258 of 2256	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	87.3	240 of 2240	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	89.1	210 of 2219	90.5%	★★★★★
2021	91.6	138 of 2247	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	90.0	157 of 2182	92.8%	★★★★★
2018	86.8	238 of 2118	88.8%	★★★★☆
2017	89.7	158 of 2112	92.5%	★★★★★
2016	88.9	172 of 2087	91.8%	★★★★★
2014	82.6	323 of 2064	84.4%	★★★★☆
2013	82.4	308 of 2029	84.8%	★★★★☆
2012	81.4	317 of 1984	84.0%	★★★★☆
2011	80.4	348 of 1985	82.5%	★★★★☆
2010	77.7	380 of 1919	80.2%	★★★★☆
2009	78.7	339 of 1847	81.6%	★★★★☆
2008	74.4	425 of 1789	76.2%	★★★★☆
2007	68.1	579 of 1786	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.2	686 of 1688	59.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math84%+19 vs state

Science81%+21 vs state

English Language Arts76%+15 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, December 13, 2018

Great school well managed. Kids grow in an environment where importance is given to social skills and discipline. Independence and curiosity are encouraged, although probably too little given the very strict context. The school pursues high academic goals, so be aware that your child will be pushed to work hard. Results are good. Unfortunately she/he won’t have much down time and almost no recess time.
General atmosphere and community feel was good, until they had to close the school to parents completely (except for events). They had a good badging system in the morning but a few wealthy parents apparently decided that was not enough and they wanted the other parents kept out of the school. PTO has a great influence over decisions and school management. Close Quote

Schools Near Phillippi Shores Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Phillippi Shores Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4747 S Tamiami Trl	Sarasota	34231	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 361-6424	696	44	15.8	34.8%	466 (67.0%)	44 (6.3%)	139 (20.0%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.7%)	86.2	228^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.8%		88	226^th of 2258 public elementary schools	90.0%	2	78.0	71.0	77.0				81.0	83.0	87.0				81.0				$15,150	$255	$14,896
Southside Elementary School	Public	K-5	1901 Webber St	Sarasota	34239	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6420	696	46	15.1	22.1%	526 (75.6%)	22 (3.2%)	88 (12.6%)	14 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.6%)	96.6	15^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.3%		95.9	29^th of 2258 public elementary schools	98.7%	14	90.0	87.0	89.0				98.0	95.0	94.0				91.0				$14,291	$220	$14,071
Wilkinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Wilkinson Rd	Sarasota	34231	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6477	422	33	12.9	72.5%	159 (37.7%)	52 (12.3%)	176 (41.7%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.2%)	36.3	1496^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.2%		27.1	1722^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	23.7%	226	59.0	44.0	48.0				67.0	58.0	52.0				52.0				$23,696	$3,263	$20,434
Gulf Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd	Sarasota	34231	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6499	596	45	13.2	54.9%	371 (62.2%)	17 (2.9%)	163 (27.3%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.5%)	65.7	733^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	67.3%		59.2	898^th of 2258 public elementary schools	60.2%	165	66.0	75.0	67.0				65.0	73.0	60.0				67.0				$19,235	$1,528	$17,708
Alta Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 S Euclid Ave	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6400	453	33	13.7	84.3%	109 (24.1%)	74 (16.3%)	226 (49.9%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (8.2%)	65.3	746^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.7%		57.3	941^st of 2258 public elementary schools	58.3%	195	60.0	64.0	53.0				75.0	78.0	76.0				71.0				$21,464	$2,908	$18,556
Suncoast School For Innovative Studies	Public, Charter	K-5	845 S School Ave	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 952-5277	96	7	13.7	85.4%	14 (14.6%)	42 (43.8%)	33 (34.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.3%)	2.1	2222^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	0.8%		29.5	1660^th of 2258 public elementary schools	26.5%	562			27.0						27.0				13.0				$11,667	$1,293	$10,375
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	6220 McIntosh Rd	Sarasota	34238	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 257-1124	433	30	14.3	3.5%	210 (48.5%)	9 (2.1%)	178 (41.1%)	13 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	22.9	1848^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%		33.2	1552^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	31.3%	296	43.0	36.0	53.0	53.0	48.0	66.0	40.0	44.0	47.0	62.0	67.0	81.0	44.0	40.0	100.0	73.0	$11,111	$34	$11,077
Brentwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Vinson Ave	Sarasota	34232	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6230	590	47	12.5	61.7%	298 (50.5%)	68 (11.5%)	187 (31.7%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	72.7	559^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.0%		53.7	1025^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.6%	466	71.0	58.0	72.0				76.0	73.0	75.0				74.0				$23,848	$3,323	$20,525
Ashton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5110 Ashton Rd	Sarasota	34233	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6440	964	59	16.4	28.0%	703 (72.9%)	12 (1.2%)	129 (13.4%)	53 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (6.5%)	92.9	68^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.0%		93.1	81^st of 2258 public elementary schools	96.4%	13	77.0	82.0	80.0				97.0	89.0	93.0				88.0				$14,216	$264	$13,952
Tuttle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2863 8th St	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6433	698	51	13.6	79.4%	124 (17.8%)	80 (11.5%)	453 (64.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.4%)	34.1	1557^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.5%		34.7	1504^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.4%	53	50.0	41.0	48.0				61.0	47.0	61.0				60.0				$18,768	$2,803	$15,966

Frequently Asked Questions about Phillippi Shores Elementary School

What district is Phillippi Shores Elementary School in?

Sarasota

Is Phillippi Shores Elementary School a good school?

Phillippi Shores Elementary School ranks 228^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Phillippi Shores Elementary School?

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary School are 67% White, 20% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Phillippi Shores Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Phillippi Shores Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brookside Middle School

How many students attend Phillippi Shores Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 696 students attended Phillippi Shores Elementary School.

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