Education
Sarasota County has one of the best school systems in Florida. Educational opportunities abound here, including some of the nation's most unique and effective public and private school programs.
The county's 42 public schools include elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, as well as other mixed-grade facilities and various adult and exceptional programs.
The school district placed among Florida's top five on every section of the state's comprehensive assessment test. County high school students have scored consistently higher than the national average on the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test).
The county is a pioneer in incorporating leading-edge technology and distance learning into the classroom. All schools have Internet access and closed circuit TV through the county's Instructional Television System. There are more than 10,000 instructional computers with an average ratio of three students per workstation. A full range of exceptional education programs is offered for both special needs and gifted students.
For information on enrollment and immunization requirements, contact the Sarasota County School Board at 1960 Landings Blvd., (941) 927-9000 and the Sarasota County Health Department at 2200 Ringling Blvd., (941) 954-2900.
