Local Schools

One of your most important decisions is choosing where to build your next new home.

You should consider the builder, what type of homes the builder offers, and the how close is your new community to schools, churches, shopping, recreation, theatre, sporting events and whatever else is important.

That is all the reasons why Port Charlotte or North Port should be your next home location!

Every Sarasota County School has a School Advisory Council, made up of parents, educators, business representatives and community leaders. Together they help develop and implement their respective School Improvement Plan.

The North Port district offers gifted resource programs in all schools, full-time programs at numerous sites, and a designated full-time school for gifted students at Pine View School in grades 2-12. For more information visit the North Port Schools site at www.sarasota.k12.fl.us

Charlotte County has 10 Elementary Schools in the County, 4 Middle Schools, and 3 High Schools. Charlotte County boasts of an extremely high emphasis on education excellence. You may view more about Charlotte County Schools here yourcharlotteschools.net

DeSoto County has four high schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 elementary schools in DeSoto county providing some of the state's best education. Visit the school district here at desotoschools.com

You'll find that North Port, Charlotte County, or DeSoto County are wonderful places to live in Florida whether you're newly retired, raising your family or just looking for an area with tropical breezes and no snow.