Top 10 Best Sarasota County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 36 private schools serving 5,528 students in Sarasota County, FL (there are 62 public schools, serving 43,894 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Sarasota County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
The best top ranked private schools in Sarasota County, FL include Community Day School, Mangrove School Of Sarasota and Sarasota Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $10,834, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $10,574.
56% of private schools in Sarasota County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Sarasota County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Day School
Community Day School Photo - Academic Excellence. All Faiths. Tomorrow's Leaders
(Jewish)
(10)
4335 Wilkinson Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 552-2770
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
Ascension Lutheran School
Ascension Lutheran School Photo - Ascension Lutheran School located in Sarasota, FL.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(5)
800 McIntosh Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-5909
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
Beyond The Spectrum Education Center & Therapeutic Clinic
Beyond The Spectrum Education Center & Therapeutic Clinic Photo - Mariposa
Special Education School
7333 International Place
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 907-3443
Grades: K-12
| students
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Photo - Students have access to a newly renovated Media Center. The Media Center is open for 90 minutes after school and is available before school and during lunch.
(Catholic)
4171 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-4917
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
8751 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 925-2153
Grades: PK-12
| 354 students
Epiphany Cathedral School
Epiphany Cathedral School Photo - Our students take several fieldtrips a year to fun and educational destinations!
(Catholic)
316 Sarasota Street
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-2215
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Incarnation Catholic School
Incarnation Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
2911 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 924-8588
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Mangrove School Of Sarasota
Mangrove School Of Sarasota Photo - Mangrove School of Sarasota is dedicated to providing a nurturing and calm space in which children can love, learn, and grow. We seek to engage the whole child in their education head, heart and hands, while also honoring our inherent connection to nature through frequent exploration of and hands-on experience in our majestic natural surroundings
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
6210 Crestwood Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 500-3433
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students
NewGate School
NewGate School Photo - Ashton Campus (Infants through Elementary programs)
Montessori School
(3)
5237 Ashton Road & 5481 Communications Parkway (34240)
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 922-4949
Grades: NS-12
| 207 students
Out Of Door Academy
5950 Deer Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 349-3223
Grades: PK-12
| 841 students
The Out-of-Door Academy
The Out-of-Door Academy Photo
(1)
444 Reid Street
Sarasota, FL 34242
(941) 349-3223
Grades: PK-12
| 609 students
Prew Academy
Prew Academy Photo - Our students love our home-like atmosphere!
5020 Fielding Ln
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-7739
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
St. Mary Academy
St. Mary Academy Photo - We are St. Mary Academy! We are on F.I.R.E. Faithful to GodInspired to ServeRespectful of OthersEngaged to Learn
Special Education School (Catholic)
4380 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 366-4010
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
Sarasota Christian School
Sarasota Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
5415 Bahia Vista Street
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-6481
Grades: PK-12
| 465 students
Venice Christian School
Venice Christian School Photo - Front Entrance
(Christian)
1200 Center Road
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 496-4411
Grades: PK-12
| 270 students
Achievement Center (the)
Achievement Center (the) Photo - Kickball Day 2016
Special Education School
(1)
1201 N. Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 365-3330
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Agape Christian School Of Sarasota
Special Education School (Christian)
(1)
150 N Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 894-3053
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Calvary Chapel School
(Christian)
(2)
3800 27th Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 366-6522
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
1077 south euclid avenue
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 471-0462
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Englewood Christian School
(Christian)
404 W Green St
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 475-1034
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
European Academy Of Early Education
Special Program Emphasis
239 Albee Rd W
Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 412-0088
Grades: PK-1
| 53 students
Foundations Christian Montessori Academy
Foundations Christian Montessori Academy Photo - "Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by the listening of words but by the experiences in the environment." - Maria Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
(2)
4141 Desoto Road
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 907-7078
Grades: PK-10
| 162 students
The Gap School
Special Education School
1960 Landings Blvd Sarasota
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 927-9000
Grades: 1-12
| 25 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5651 Honore Ave
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 922-8164
Grades: NS-PK
| 75 students
Gulf Coast Christian Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
(1)
2800 Pan American Blvd
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 423-9996
Grades: NS-1
| 31 students
Julie Rohr Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4466 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-4979
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Liberty Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(3)
4249 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-8239
Grades: PK-12
| 41 students
Nur Academy
(Islamic)
4350 N Lockwood Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 343-3028
Grades: K-7
| 25 students
Palm Grove Christian School
(Christian)
1087 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 373-0089
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Providence Community School
Alternative School (Christian)
5600 Deer Dr
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 727-6870
Grades: PK-12
| 167 students
Saltmeadow School
Special Program Emphasis
6210 Crestwood Ave
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 479-2651
Grades: 1-12
| 21 students
Sea Of Strengths Academy
Special Education School
7313 International Pl Ste 90
Sarasota, FL 34240
(813) 741-9203
Grades: 2-8
| 20 students
The Study Center
Special Education School
(1)
727 Shore Road
Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 493-8869
Grades: 2-10
| 7 students
Sunnyside Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
901 Honore Ave
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 377-3837
Grades: 1-10
| 21 students
Terra Nichol Academy Df The Arts
Daycare / Preschool
701 Old Englewood Rd
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 474-3000
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
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Sarasota County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
14503 S Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 250-0641
Grades: K-12
| 700 students
3552 Webber St
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 924-7681
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
881 S River Rd
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 475-0511
Grades: K-2
| 85 students
4311 Wilkinson Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-6311
Grades: PK-12
| 115 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sarasota County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Sarasota County, FL include Community Day School, Mangrove School Of Sarasota and Sarasota Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Sarasota County, FL?
36 private schools are located in Sarasota County, FL.
How much do private schools cost in Sarasota County, FL?
The average tuition cost is $10,834, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $10,574.
How diverse are private schools in Sarasota County, FL?
Sarasota County, FL private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of students in Sarasota County, FL go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Sarasota County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sarasota County, FL?
56% of private schools in Sarasota County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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