Overview

Alta Vista Elementary School is a public school in Sarasota, FL, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Cambridge International curriculum. It is one of 37 elementary schools in Sarasota.

School Rating

Alta Vista Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Florida with the same grade levels.
6/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

1050 South Euclid Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34237
School leader: DR. BARBARA SHIRLEY
(941) 361-6400
(941) 361-6956
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