Public schools in North Port, FL
9 open public schools with an address in North Port, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,090
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of North Port public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in North Port, FL: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,090 students, an average of 1,121 per school. The largest campus is North Port High School (2,557 students), and the largest elementary school is Lamarque Elementary School (1,025).
Every listed school belongs to Sarasota. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving North Port
Elementary schools in North Port
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater Elementary Sarasota | PK–05 | 892 | 16.2:1 | |
| Cranberry Elementary School Sarasota | PK–05 | 813 | 14.8:1 | |
| Glenallen Elementary School Sarasota | PK–05 | 749 | 15.3:1 | |
| Lamarque Elementary School Sarasota | PK–05 | 1,025 | 14.2:1 | |
| Toledo Blade Elementary School Sarasota | PK–05 | 841 | 18.3:1 |
Middle schools in North Port
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Creek Middle School Sarasota | 06–08 | 945 | 14.8:1 | |
| Woodland Middle School Sarasota | 06–08 | 1,040 | 16.8:1 |
High schools in North Port
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port High School Sarasota | 09–12 | 2,557 | 20.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in North Port
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine School at North Port Sarasota · Charter | KG–12 | 1,228 | 14.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.5%
- Hispanic20.6%
- Black8%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 North Port schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,090 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Port
How many public schools are in North Port, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in North Port: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,090 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Port?
All listed public schools with an address in North Port belong to Sarasota. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in North Port?
North Port High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Port, with 2,557 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Port?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in North Port are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Imagine School at North Port. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Port schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Port public schools is 15.3:1, lower than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in North Port guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities