Top 10 Best Sarasota County Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 37 private schools serving 5,364 students in Sarasota County, FL (there are 62 public schools, serving 42,575 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, St. Mary Academy and Incarnation Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $10,605, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $9,889.
Top Ranked Sarasota County Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4335 Wilkinson Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 552-2770
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 552-2770
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
800 McIntosh Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-5909
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-5909
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
Beyond The Spectrum Education Center![Beyond The Spectrum Education Center Photo - Grocery store field trip to learn life skills! Beyond The Spectrum Education Center Photo - Grocery store field trip to learn life skills!]()

Special Education School
7333 International place
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 907-3443
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 907-3443
Grades: PK-12
| n/a 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. 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
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-4917
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
8751 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 925-2153
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! 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
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-2215
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
2911 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 924-8588
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 924-8588
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
6210 Crestwood Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-3711
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-3711
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
5237 Ashton Road & 5481 Communications Parkway (34240)
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 922-4949
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 922-4949
Grades: NS-12
| 207 students
444 Reid Street
Sarasota, FL 34242
(941) 349-3223
Sarasota, FL 34242
(941) 349-3223
Grades: PK-12
| 609 students
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Special Education School (Catholic)
4380 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 366-4010
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 366-4010
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
5415 Bahia Vista Street
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-6481
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-6481
Grades: PK-12
| 465 students
Venice Christian School![Venice Christian School Photo - Front Entrance Venice Christian School Photo - Front Entrance]()

(Christian)
1200 Center Road
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 496-4411
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 496-4411
Grades: PK-12
| 270 students
1201 N. Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 365-3330
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 365-3330
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Achievement Center Of Sarasota The
Special Education School
1201 N Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 504-7547
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 504-7547
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
150 N Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 894-3053
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 894-3053
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
3800 27th Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 366-6522
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 366-6522
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
1077 south euclid avenue
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 371-0462
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 371-0462
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Englewood Christian School
(Christian)
404 W Green St
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 475-1034
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
Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 412-0088
Grades: PK-1
| 53 students
4141 Desoto Road
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 907-7078
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
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
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 922-8164
Grades: NS-PK
| 75 students
Gulf Coast Christian Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
2800 Pan American Blvd
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 423-9996
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
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-4979
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
4249 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-8239
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
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
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 373-0089
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Saltmeadow School
Special Program Emphasis
6210 Crestwood Ave
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 479-2651
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
Sarasota, FL 34240
(813) 741-9203
Grades: 2-8
| 20 students
727 Shore Road
Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 493-8869
Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 493-8869
Grades: 2-10
| 7 students
Sunnyside Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
901 Honore Ave
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 377-3837
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 377-3837
Grades: 1-10
| 21 students
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Sarasota County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Active Learning Academy, Inc. (Closed 2020)
(Christian)
14503 S Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 250-0641
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 250-0641
Grades: K-12
| 700 students
Suncoast Christian Academy (Closed 2013)
(Church of God)
881 S River Rd
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 475-0511
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 475-0511
Grades: K-2
| 85 students
4311 Wilkinson Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-6311
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 are Community Day School, St. Mary Academy and Incarnation Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Sarasota County, FL?
38 private schools are located in Sarasota County, FL.
How much do private schools cost in Sarasota County, FL?
The average tuition cost is $10,605, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $9,889.
How diverse are private schools in Sarasota County, FL?
Sarasota County, FL private schools are approximately 16% 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%).
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