Top 5 Best Sarasota Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 private preschools serving 3,923 students in Sarasota, FL.
The best top ranked private preschools in Sarasota, FL include Community Day School, The Out-of-Door Academy and Sarasota Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Florida private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
60% of private preschools in Sarasota, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Sarasota Private Preschools (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
8751 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 925-2153
Grades: PK-12
| 354 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
Sarasota Christian School
Sarasota Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
5415 Bahia Vista Street
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-6481
Grades: PK-12
| 465 students
Calvary Chapel School
(Christian)
(2)
3800 27th Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 366-6522
Grades: PK-8
| 107 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
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5651 Honore Ave
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 922-8164
Grades: NS-PK
| 75 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
Providence Community School
Alternative School (Christian)
5600 Deer Dr
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 727-6870
Grades: PK-12
| 167 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3552 Webber St
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 924-7681
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
4311 Wilkinson Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-6311
Grades: PK-12
| 115 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Sarasota, FL?
The top ranked private preschools in Sarasota, FL include Community Day School, The Out-of-Door Academy and Sarasota Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Sarasota, FL?
15 private preschools are located in Sarasota, FL.
How diverse are private preschools in Sarasota, FL?
Sarasota, FL private preschools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 44%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Sarasota, FL?
60% of private preschools in Sarasota, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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