Education
Excellence at Every Level
Sarasota County’s School District is designated by the Florida Department of Education as a “Grade A” district.
- Traditional K-12
- Charter
- Two schools for students with special needs
- A school for intellectually gifted students
- An academy for struggling students, grades 8-10
- A technical high school
- An institute offering career training for high school students and adults
Sarasota County Schools
Nestled along the Gulf Coast, Sarasota County Schools serves over 44,000 students in 57 schools from preschool to 12th grade, representing over 60 languages. Recognized for academic excellence, SCS consistently earns an “A grade” from the Florida Department of Education and ranks among Florida’s top-performing school districts.
Manatee Technical College
For over 60 years, Manatee Technical College has proudly served our students by offering outstanding educational experiences leading to great careers, while providing a skilled workforce for business and industry in Manatee County and the surrounding areas.
To meet the demand for training, MTC has expanded its offerings to include over 50 career prep programs – the largest selection of programs offered in the state of Florida. Career options include programs in the areas of Health Science, Business Technology, Construction Services, Transportation, Digital Technology, Public Service, Culinary Arts, Manufacturing, and Information Technology, Many programs can be completed in a year or less and each focuses on training students for better job and providing business and industry with a skilled, professional workforce.