Top 5 Best Sarasota County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 private high schools serving 4,037 students in Sarasota County, FL.
The best top ranked private high schools in Sarasota County, FL include Sarasota Christian School, NewGate School and Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Florida private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private high schools in Sarasota County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Sarasota County Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
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
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
Liberty Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(3)
4249 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-8239
Grades: PK-12
| 41 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
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
Victory Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
235 North Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 966-4716
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sarasota County, Florida

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 high schools in Sarasota County, FL?
The top ranked private high schools in Sarasota County, FL include Sarasota Christian School, NewGate School and Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in Sarasota County, FL?
22 private high schools are located in Sarasota County, FL.
How diverse are private high schools in Sarasota County, FL?
Sarasota County, FL private high schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 44%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Sarasota County, FL?
50% of private high schools in Sarasota County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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