Bay Haven School of Basics Plus is a public charter elementary school in Sarasota, Florida, that serves about 580 students in grades K–5. The school has a student-teacher ratio of about 14:1 which is lower than the district average. This means that students can get more individual attention in a structured classroom setting. The Bay Haven School of Basics Plus follows a traditional, back-to-basics model that focuses on core subjects, discipline and character development. About 61% of students are proficient or better in math and about 77% are proficient or better in reading. These results show that literacy is very good. There are a few more girls than boys in the student body with about 53% girls and 47% boys. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds. The amount of money each student gets is the same as what charter schools in the area get which helps pay for core instruction and enrichment programs. People know that Sarasota has a good quality of life and easy access to educational resources but housing costs are usually higher than the national average. Bay Haven School of Basics Plus has a structured academic approach that helps students do well in reading and get good grades. This school is considered one of the best elementary schools in Florida.