Summary:
Zip code 34241 in Sarasota, FL, is home to three schools serving grades Pre-K through 12, offering a mix of high-performing traditional schools and a specialized alternative school within the highly-ranked Sarasota school district.
Lakeview Elementary School is the standout performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 97th percentile statewide with math and English proficiency scores consistently above 80%. In contrast, Sarasota Suncoast Academy shows a split profile: its elementary math scores lag behind Lakeview, but its middle school math and English scores are exceptionally high, with a 99% Algebra 1 pass rate. Oak Park School serves a very different population as an alternative school, with a 100% graduation rate despite very low test scores, reflecting its focus on supporting students with significant needs.
Key metrics highlight stark differences. Chronic absenteeism is low at Lakeview (16.6%) and Suncoast (15.0%), but reaches 50.6% at Oak Park. Free/reduced lunch rates are 28.21% at Lakeview and 21.26% at Suncoast, compared to 66.82% at Oak Park. Per-student spending is dramatically higher at Oak Park ($77,805) versus Lakeview ($13,046) and Suncoast ($9,638), reflecting the intensive resources required. Overall, families in 34241 have access to a top-tier elementary school in Lakeview, a strong K-8 option with excellent middle school programs in Suncoast, and a specialized school in Oak Park that prioritizes graduation and support over traditional academic metrics.
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