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Ascension Lutheran School

Elementary School

800 MCINTOSH RD, Sarasota, FL 34232

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,057 of 1,462

In Sarasota

#15 of 20

public schools

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About Ascension Lutheran School

Ascension Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Sarasota, FL. Ascension Lutheran School serves approximately 60 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Ascension Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,057 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.0 pts below FL schools

5.6

This school 5.6 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 60 students, Ascension Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Ascension Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Ascension Lutheran School compares to 37 public schools serving similar grades in Sarasota, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

This School

11.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

493

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.6

This School

7.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 71.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 25% vs 0%

Black 1.7% vs 0%

Ascension Lutheran School Sarasota Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Ascension Lutheran School (this school)	—	60	12:1	5.6
MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.6 mi	761	13.8:1	6.7
SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS	0.7 mi	176	10.4:1	6.5
FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.2 mi	747	12.4:1	7.1
BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.2 mi	562	11:1	6.9
THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT	1.5 mi	9	1:1	—
TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	690	13.3:1	5.1
ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.3 mi	473	12.1:1	7.5
GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.6 mi	636	12.7:1	7.1
SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES	2.7 mi	103	10.3:1	3.8
TRIAD	2.8 mi	115	12.8:1	3.4
WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.8 mi	436	10.9:1	5.2
SARASOTA VIRTUAL ACADEMY (VIRTUAL FRANCHISE)	3.1 mi	23	5.8:1	—
BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.2 mi	703	13.5:1	8.3
EMMA E. BOOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	435	11.2:1	7.0
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	681	14.2:1	9.5
ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.5 mi	982	15.1:1	9.6
SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.7 mi	1,308	17.2:1	8.4
SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY	3.7 mi	1,099	14.5:1	6.1
BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.8 mi	961	14.8:1	7.1
SELBY PRESCHOOL	3.8 mi	6	1.2:1	—

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention

B 5.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,218

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 42%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.5 / 10

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Enrollment 60

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 71.7%

Hispanic 25.0%

Black 1.7%

Two or More 1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

800 MCINTOSH RD, Sarasota, FL 34232

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ascension Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sarasota, see our Sarasota schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LIBERTY BAPTIST ACADEMY Sarasota	0.3 mi	26	—
ST MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHCOL Sarasota	0.6 mi	440	6.8
MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL Sarasota	0.6 mi	761	6.7
SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS Sarasota	0.7 mi	176	6.5
CARDINAL MOONEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Sarasota	0.8 mi	554	5.7
PALM GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sarasota	1.0 mi	63	5.2
BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sarasota	1.2 mi	562	6.9
SUNNYSIDE MENNONITE SCHOOL Sarasota	1.1 mi	26	—
FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sarasota	1.2 mi	747	7.1
SARASOTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sarasota	1.3 mi	525	4.9
THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Sarasota	1.5 mi	9	—
SARASOTA COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMIES Sarasota	1.5 mi	94	4.6
BRICKHOUSE ACADEMY Sarasota	1.7 mi	20	—
ACHIEVEMENT CENTER OF SARASOTA THE Sarasota	1.9 mi	58	4.6
CALVARY CHAPEL SCHOOL Sarasota	2.2 mi	116	6.6
TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sarasota	2.2 mi	690	5.1
ELEVATION PREPARATORY ACADEMY Sarasota	2.2 mi	49	5.0
ELEVATION PREPARATORY ACADEMY Sarasota	2.2 mi	51	6.2
COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Sarasota	2.5 mi	156	7.2
ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sarasota	2.3 mi	473	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 34232 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,041

Median Home Value

$332,600

Median Rent

$1,836/mo

Population

34,779

College Educated

34.3%

Homeownership

68.7%

Avg Commute

23.1 min

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Median Age

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ascension Lutheran School

What grades does Ascension Lutheran School serve?

Ascension Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Ascension Lutheran School?

Ascension Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascension Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ascension Lutheran School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ascension Lutheran School rank in FL?

Ascension Lutheran School ranks #1,057 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Ascension Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ascension Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ascension Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Ascension Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ascension Lutheran School a religious school?

Ascension Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 17 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 39 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 60
Gender Split: 57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Teachers (FTE): 5
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 174 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Sarasota County
Phone: (941) 371-5909

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