Serving 823 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sarasota Suncoast Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sarasota Suncoast Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sarasota Suncoast Academy's student population of 823 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
823 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
A school where your child is the priority.
School Rankings
Sarasota Suncoast Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarasota Suncoast Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
38%
Black
1%
21%
White
81%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarasota Suncoast Academy's ranking?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy is ranked #428 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sarasota Suncoast Academy often compared to?
Sarasota Suncoast Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Imagine School At Palmer Ranch by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
823 students attend Sarasota Suncoast Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sarasota Suncoast Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sarasota Suncoast Academy offer ?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sarasota Suncoast Academy part of?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy is part of Sarasota School District.
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