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#26 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 2% of private schools

Newgate School

School · Sarasota, FL

A private school in Sarasota, FL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

5237 ASHTON RD, Sarasota, FL 34233

  • 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,274
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index54%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment154
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Newgate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,165/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sarasota), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,041

Median home value

$364,300

Median rent

$1,787/mo

College educated

41.1%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White64.3%
Hispanic20.8%
Black6.5%
Pacific Islander3.2%
Two or More3.2%
Asian1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sarasota Virtual Academy (virtual Franchise)Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.1 mi23Compare →
Oak Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–122.6 mi221Compare →
Sarasota Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9privateK–123.3 mi525Compare →
Liberty Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–123.4 mi26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Newgate School is listed in Sarasota, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Newgate School

Newgate School is a private school in Sarasota, FL, serving approximately 154 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newgate School

What grades does Newgate School serve?

Newgate School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Newgate School?

Newgate School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newgate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newgate School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Newgate School rank in FL?

Newgate School ranks #26 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Newgate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newgate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Newgate School a private school?

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

Is Newgate School a religious school?

No, Newgate School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
154
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sarasota County
Area population (ZIP 34233)
18,875
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
52.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34233; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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