Sarasota Suncoast Academy
#366 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#5633 of 50,301 nationally
About Sarasota Suncoast Academy
Sarasota Suncoast Academy is a charter elementary school located in Sarasota, in the Sarasota school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 823 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 366th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 823.
There are 31 schools in Sarasota; Sarasota Suncoast Academy ranks 8th of 31 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sarasota Suncoast Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sarasota Suncoast Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lakeview Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
741 students · 3.3 km away
Ashton Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
964 students · 5.9 km away
Sarasota Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,290 students · 6.1 km away
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
Sarasota · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students · 7.0 km away
Tatum Ridge Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
864 students · 7.2 km away
Brentwood Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students · 8.3 km away
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Sarasota · Public high · Grades 9–12
556 students · 9.1 km away
Fruitville Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students · 9.3 km away
Wilkinson Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students · 9.4 km away
McIntosh Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students · 9.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sarasota Suncoast Academy a good school?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy has a Success Index (US) of 78.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #366 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sarasota Suncoast Academy rank in Florida?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy ranks #366 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #5633 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy had 823 students in 2025.
Is Sarasota Suncoast Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy is classified as a elementary school covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sarasota Suncoast Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.