For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,019 students in 34243, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 34243, FL are Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School and Florine J Abel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34243 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34243, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34243, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3415 Tallevast Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Florine J Abel Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Madonna Pl
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 751-7040
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 751-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Easter Seals
Special Education School
350 Braden Ave
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
350 Braden Ave
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 34243, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 34243, FL include Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School and Florine J Abel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34243?
4 public preschools are located in 34243.
What is the racial composition of students in 34243?
34243 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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