Sarasota County, FL – Pine View School in Sarasota County has been ranked the top high school in Florida and 12th in the United States on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 “Best Public High Schools” list.
The annual rankings evaluated nearly 18,000 public schools nationwide based on college readiness, state test performance, graduation rates, and the variety of advanced coursework offered.
Serving approximately 685 students in grades two through twelve, Pine View maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16 to one. The school combines traditional instruction with independent study, mini-courses, and advanced foreign language requirements to meet the needs of intellectually gifted students. High academic standards are reinforced through parental involvement and a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes both depth and breadth of learning…