Sarasota Christian School Photo

Best Sarasota County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 private high schools serving 5,198 students in Sarasota County, FL.
The top-ranked private high schools in Sarasota County, FL include Beyond The Spectrum Education Center & Therapeutic Clinic, The Out-of-Door Academy, and Sarasota Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $16,759, which is higher than the Florida private high school average tuition cost of $14,644.
48% of private high schools in Sarasota County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Sarasota County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Beyond The Spectrum Education Center & Therapeutic Clinic
Beyond The Spectrum Education Center & Therapeutic Clinic Photo
Special Education School
(2)
7333 International Place
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 907-3443
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
4171 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-4917
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8000 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 925-2153
Gr: PK-12 | 902 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newgate School
Newgate School Photo - Ashton Campus (Infants through Elementary programs)
Montessori School
(4)
5237 Ashton Road & 5481 Communications Parkway (34240)
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 922-4949
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Out Of Door Academy
5950 Deer Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 349-3223
Gr: PK-12 | 841 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Out-of-Door Academy
The Out-of-Door Academy Photo
(1)
444 Reid Street
Sarasota, FL 34242
(941) 349-3223
Gr: PK-12 | 905 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prew Academy
Prew Academy Photo - Our students love our home-like atmosphere!
5020 Fielding Ln
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-7739
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sarasota Christian School
Sarasota Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
5415 Bahia Vista Street
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-6481
Gr: K-12 | 511 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Venice Christian School
Venice Christian School Photo - Front Entrance
(Christian)
1200 Center Road
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 496-4411
Gr: PK-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2
Achievement Center (the)
Achievement Center (the) Photo - Kickball Day 2016
Special Education School
(1)
1201 N. Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 365-3330
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Achievement Center Of Sarasota The
Special Education School
1201 N Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 504-7547
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students
Agape Christian School Of Sarasota
(Christian)
(1)
150 N Shade Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 894-3053
Gr: K-12 | 68 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
1077 south euclid avenue
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 471-0462
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Englewood Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
404 W Green St
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 208-5773
Gr: K-12 | 73 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
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
The Gap School
Special Education School
1960 Landings Blvd Sarasota
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 927-9000
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Liberty Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(3)
4249 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-8239
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Palm Grove Christian School
(Christian)
1087 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 373-0089
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Sports: 2
Providence Community School
(Christian)
5600 Deer Dr
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 727-6870
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Saltmeadow School
Alternative School
6210 Crestwood Ave
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 579-4651
Gr: 1-11 | 16 students Tuition listed
Sea Of Strengths Academy
Special Education School
7037 Professional Pkwy E
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 538-6822
Gr: 2-11 | 28 students
The Study Center
Special Education School
(1)
727 Shore Road
Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 493-8869
Gr: 2-10 | 7 students
Sunnyside Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
901 Honore Ave
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 377-3837
Gr: K-11 | 27 students
Victory Baptist Academy
Victory Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
235 North Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 966-4716
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sarasota County, Florida

Sarasota County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
14503 S Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 250-0641
Gr: K-12 | 700 students
3552 Webber St
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 924-7681
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Julie Rohr Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
4466 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-4979
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
881 S River Rd
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 475-0511
Gr: K-2 | 85 students
4311 Wilkinson Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-6311
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students

Overview

This County (Sarasota County)
This State (FL)
# Schools
25 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,198 Students
284,670 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
45%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
433 Teachers
26,053 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
52%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1192
(Out of 1600)
1191

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,759
$14,644
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,250
$689
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
53%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,212
$7,045
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$154.98 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
854 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
187 Students
9,014 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
310 Students
54,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
20%
# Black Students
200 Students
35,696 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
3,486 Students
120,643 Students
% White Students
66%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
940 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,053 Students
59,186 Students
% of Others Students
20%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

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 Beyond The Spectrum Education Center & Therapeutic Clinic, The Out-of-Door Academy, and Sarasota Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Sarasota County?
24 private high schools are located in Sarasota County.
How much do private high schools cost in Sarasota County?
The average tuition cost is $16,759, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,644.
How diverse are private high schools in Sarasota County?
Sarasota County private high schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 45%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Sarasota County?
48% of private high schools in Sarasota County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Sarasota County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Sarasota County include: Saltmeadow School vs. The Out-of-Door Academy

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