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Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus

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Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus ranks 302 nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

302^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus is a K-5 elementary school in Sarasota, FL, serving 547 students as part of the highly-rated Sarasota school district, and it stands out for achieving strong academic results despite serving a diverse student body where over half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

What makes Bay Haven truly remarkable is its ability to deliver top-tier academic performance while maintaining a moderate poverty rate. For example, in 5th grade math, Bay Haven scored 89% proficiency—nearly matching the 94% at the more affluent Southside Elementary School (which has only 22% free/reduced lunch), while far outpacing nearby schools like Tuttle Elementary School (61% proficiency) and Alta Vista Elementary School (53% proficiency in 5th grade ELA). The school also excels in science and math, with 5th grade science scores of 88% exceeding both state and district averages. Perhaps most impressive is Bay Haven's exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.7%—less than half the district average and dramatically lower than schools like Suncoast School For Innovative Studies (41.5%) or Gocio Elementary School (30.3%).

Bay Haven's success isn't driven by high spending—its per-student funding of $14,109 is actually lower than many struggling nearby schools. Instead, the school's consistent upward trend in state rankings (climbing from the 75th to the 87th percentile in recent years) suggests effective teaching and strong family engagement are the real drivers. For parents, Bay Haven offers a compelling "best of both worlds" option: high academic standards comparable to the area's most elite schools, but within a more diverse and inclusive environment. This makes it a standout choice for families seeking a school that proves academic excellence can thrive across different socioeconomic backgrounds.

547

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,109

Per pupil spending ?

51.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2901 W Tamiami Cir
Sarasota, FL 34234

(941) 359-5800

District: Sarasota

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.9%

Hispanic:

24.3%

African American:

20.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Florida elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg73%

Florida avg62%

302^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^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	83.4	302 of 2240	86.5%	★★★★☆
2025	80.3	400 of 2258	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	73.5	561 of 2256	75.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.0	509 of 2240	77.3%	★★★★☆
2022	86.2	282 of 2219	87.3%	★★★★☆
2021	81.8	383 of 2247	83.0%	★★★★☆
2019	81.4	366 of 2182	83.2%	★★★★☆
2018	84.6	298 of 2118	85.9%	★★★★☆
2017	87.0	224 of 2112	89.4%	★★★★☆
2016	87.6	207 of 2087	90.1%	★★★★★
2014	87.1	218 of 2064	89.4%	★★★★☆
2013	84.9	244 of 2029	88.0%	★★★★☆
2012	82.6	298 of 1984	85.0%	★★★★☆
2011	87.5	170 of 1985	91.4%	★★★★★
2010	83.4	254 of 1919	86.8%	★★★★☆
2009	90.6	89 of 1847	95.2%	★★★★★
2008	87.6	155 of 1789	91.3%	★★★★★
2007	85.9	192 of 1786	89.2%	★★★★☆
2006	87.3	169 of 1688	90.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science88%+28 vs state

Math80%+15 vs state

English Language Arts78%+18 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, June 30, 2022

Best school ever) I have 2 kids there - 2 and 5 th grades, both are happy to go there every day, pass gifted exams. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 4, 2011

The best school in Sarasota County hands down. Major parental involvement and fantastic teachers! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)				Statewide Science Science (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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus	Public, Magnet	K-5	2901 W Tamiami Cir	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 359-5800	547	34	16.0	51.9%	240 (43.9%)	114 (20.8%)	133 (24.3%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.3%)	83.4	302^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	86.5%		80.3	400^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.3%	98	70.0	81.0	84.0		64.0	88.0	89.0		88.0	$14,109	$222	$13,887
Dreamers Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2146 Myrtle St	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 444-8000	519	36	14.4	69.4%	108 (20.8%)	40 (7.7%)	348 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.0%)	40.9	1379^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.4%		32	1592^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	29.5%	213	63.0	45.0	49.0	36.0	71.0	67.0	56.0	47.0	48.0	$12,156	$655	$11,501
Emma E. Booker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6480	451	32	14.0	86.3%	56 (12.4%)	224 (49.7%)	109 (24.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (13.5%)	44.8	1277^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.0%		36.7	1457^th of 2258 public elementary schools	35.5%	180	59.0	58.0	59.0		71.0	63.0	45.0		48.0	$22,923	$3,363	$19,560
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
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
Gocio Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3450 Gocio Rd	Sarasota	34235	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6405	654	47	13.9	81.2%	131 (20.0%)	99 (15.1%)	390 (59.6%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	40.9	1381^st of 2240 public elementary schools	38.3%		23.9	1802^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	20.2%	421	57.0	49.0	58.0		66.0	53.0	57.0		54.0	$19,225	$2,424	$16,801
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
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3415 Tallevast Rd	Sarasota	34243	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 358-2888	522	35	14.9	68.0%	132 (25.3%)	58 (11.1%)	281 (53.8%)	20 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)	57.9	935^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.3%		50.9	1093^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	51.6%	158	58.0	47.0	72.0		69.0	66.0	64.0	100.0	69.0	$14,629	$1,535	$13,095
Florine J Abel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7100 Madonna Pl	Sarasota	34243	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7040	485	34	14.2	73.6%	105 (21.6%)	92 (19.0%)	255 (52.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.8%)	51	1114^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.3%		51.2	1086^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.9%	28	46.0	51.0	56.0		65.0	82.0	76.0	100.0	60.0	$14,983	$2,077	$12,907
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus

What district is Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus in?

Sarasota

What is the racial makeup of Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus?

Students at Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus are 44% White, 24% Hispanic, 21% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus?

In the 2024-25 school year, 547 students attended Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus.

Is Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus a good school?

Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus ranks 302^nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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