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The Out-of-Door Academy is an independent, college preparatory school with three campuses in Sarasota, FL.
The Historic Siesta Key Campus (Pre-K through Grade 5) is located on Siesta Key, 444 Reid Street, Sarasota, Florida 34242.
The Lower School Campus on Clark Road (Pre-K through Grade 2) is located at 11011Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34241
The Middle School (6-8) and Upper Schools (9-12) are located on the beautiful Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch, 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34240.
Our mission: To nurture learners to be their best selves through impactful, challenging, and purposeful growth experiences in a supportive and unique environment.
100% of ODA graduates are accepted to four-year universities.
Lower School - Community Service and "Caring Kids Club"Lower School - Enrichment Clusters
Lower School - Fifth Grade Leadership CampLower School - Prime Time Afterschool Enrichment
Lower School - Safety PatrolLower School - Science Olympiad
Lower School - Student Admissions TeamLower School - World Peace Games
Middle School - Community ServiceMiddle School - Eighth Grade Leadership Camp
Middle School - National Junior Honor SocietyMiddle School - Science Olympiad
Middle School - Student CouncilUpper School - Academic Olympics
Upper School - Community ServiceUpper School - Cum Laude
Upper School - Forensics (debate)Upper School - Green Club
Upper School - JournalismUpper School - Leadership
Upper School - Literary MagazineUpper School - Model United Nations
Upper School - National Honor SocietyUpper School - Robotics
Upper School - Science OlympiadUpper School - Senior Video
Upper School - Seniors Leadership CampUpper School - Spirit Club
Upper School - Sports MedicineUpper School - Thespian Society
Upper School - World LanguagesUpper School - Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Lower School - Orchestra/Chorus/BandLower School - Theater
Middle School - ChoirMiddle School - Jazz Band
Middle School - OrchestraMiddle School - Theater
Upper School - Artist CircleUpper School - Choir
Upper School - Jazz BandUpper School - Orchestra
Upper School - TheaterUpper School - Tri-M Music Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Lower School - IntramuralsMiddle School - Athletic Teams
Upper School - Athletic Teams
School Notes
School Mascot: Thor
As an independent, coeducational college preparatory school
located on three campuses in Sarasota, Florida. The Out-of-Door
Academy has been serving families since 1924.
Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students enjoy the
ambience of the Out-of-Door campus on Siesta Key, 444 Reid Street,
Sarasota, Florida 34242. On this campus, trees shelter historic and
modern buildings that house classrooms and a first-rate technology
infrastructure. This combination of old and new creates an
environment that fosters both the sense of security so necessary
for learning in younger children and the teaching techniques to
challenge them.
Opened in 2024, our Clark Road Campus at 11011 Clark Road,
Sarasota, FL 34241 (Pre-kindergarten through second grade) is
situated on 100 acres of open space primed for learning and
exploration. Adjacent to Myakka State Park, immersion in nature
underpins our approach to learning, play, and community. Each
classroom has its own multipurpose outdoor classroom space
accompanied by versatile technology, enabling our learners to excel
wherever they find their optimal learning environment.
Academic, athletic, and extra-curricular activities for sixth
through twelfth grade students are centered on The Out-of-Door
Academy's collegiate-style Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch, 5950
Deer Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34240, which opened in 1996. Building
on programs designed to stretch and challenge individual students
in the Lower Schools, Middle, and Upper Schools focus on preparing
students to move on to college. Out-of-Door graduates leave us
having developed the responsibility, confidence, and independence
crucial for successful adaptation to college life.
Preparing students for college and life entails more than a
rigorous academic program. All campuses offer an array of
opportunities necessary to help students maximize their full
potential. Out-of-Door recognized success in achieving consistently
high levels of student participation in a diverse program of
academic, athletic, artistic, extra-curricular, and community
service opportunities-a critical element in enabling students to
reach their goals.
The Florida Council of Independent Schools cited Out-of-Door's
success in establishing an institutional culture true to its
mission: "Exemplary student behavior reflects the core values of
the school and the high standards to which the student body and
faculty hold themselves. We commend The Out-of-Door Academy in
truly achieving its mission..."
The Out-of-Door Academy's tuition is approximately $30,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Out-of-Door Academy?
The acceptance rate of The Out-of-Door Academy is 59%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. The Out-of-Door Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Florida with low acceptance rates.
What sports does The Out-of-Door Academy offer?
The Out-of-Door Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, E-sports, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. The Out-of-Door Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Florida for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for The Out-of-Door Academy?
The application deadline for The Out-of-Door Academy is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
My son is just finishing his tenth year at Out-of-Door, and I can honestly say that every year seems to get better and better. He is challenged in the classroom, on the athletic fields and on the stage. More importantly, he loves his teachers. One of his favorite things to do is return to the lower school campus to visit his teachers from the younger grades. And now that he is at the age when he does not necessarily want to hear my advice, I know that he is surrounded by adults (teachers, coaches and administrators) who know him and care for him, and whose advice he values. As we head into high school, I am excited for him to be able to further develop his passions in an environment like Out-of-Door. As a family, we love the school, and could not ask for more for our child!!
- Posted by Parent - sarah
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