Public schools in Venice, FL
10 open public schools with an address in Venice, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,065
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
5
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Venice public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Venice, FL: 4 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,065 students, an average of 707 per school. The largest campus is Venice Senior High School (2,579 students), and the largest elementary school is Taylor Ranch Elementary School (844).
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 15.6:1, 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 5 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% 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 Venice
Elementary schools in Venice
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Elementary School Sarasota | KG–05 | 529 | 14.3:1 | |
| Island Village Montessori School Sarasota · Charter | KG–08 | 527 | 13.5:1 | |
| Taylor Ranch Elementary School Sarasota | PK–05 | 844 | 14.8:1 | |
| Venice Elementary School Sarasota | PK–05 | 616 | 13.1:1 |
Middle schools in Venice
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Academy Englewood Sarasota · Charter | 06–08 | 327 | 16.4:1 | |
| Sky Academy Venice Sarasota · Charter | 06–08 | 293 | 14.7:1 | |
| Student Leadership Academy Sarasota · Charter | 06–08 | 328 | 16.6:1 | |
| Venice Middle School Sarasota | 06–08 | 732 | 16.3:1 |
High schools in Venice
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice Sarasota · Charter | 09–12 | 290 | 26.4:1 | |
| Venice Senior High School Sarasota · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,579 | 21.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.2%
- Hispanic13.5%
- Black1.7%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Venice schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,065 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Venice
How many public schools are in Venice, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Venice: 4 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 7,065 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Venice?
All listed public schools with an address in Venice 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 Venice?
Venice Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Venice, with 2,579 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Venice?
Yes. 5 of the 10 public schools in Venice are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Island Village Montessori School, Sky Academy Englewood, Sky Academy Venice. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Venice schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Venice public schools is 15.6:1, 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 Venice 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.
Nearby Florida cities
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