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#608 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 42% of private schools
The Out-of-door Academy
School
444 REID ST, Sarasota, FL 34242
Enrollment
768
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
768
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Florida private schools
#608 of 1,462
In Sarasota
#8 of 20
public schools
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The Out-of-door Academy
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About The Out-of-door Academy
The Out-of-door Academy is a private school in Sarasota, FL. The Out-of-door Academy serves approximately 768 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. The Out-of-door Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #608 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
- This school 6.6 · Average
- FL avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8:1 students to teachers, The Out-of-door Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Out-of-door Academy 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
BetaHow The Out-of-door Academy compares to 42 public schools serving similar grades in Sarasota, FL
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Out-of-door Academy (this school) | 6.6 |
| SARASOTA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | 6.6 |
| ESE SPECIAL PROGRAMS | — |
| PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 9.1 |
| SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 9.5 |
| BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 8.3 |
| RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | 7.8 |
| SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES | 3.8 |
| GULF GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.9 |
| ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.5 |
| WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.2 |
| SARASOTA VIRTUAL ACADEMY (VIRTUAL FRANCHISE) | — |
| SUNCOAST POLYTECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL | 9.2 |
| TRIAD | 3.4 |
| SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS/SCIENCES | 8.0 |
| SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY | 6.1 |
| CHILDREN FIRST | 6.3 |
| TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.1 |
| IMAGINE SCHOOL AT PALMER RANCH | 6.1 |
| BAY HAVEN SCHOOL OF BASICS PLUS | 7.9 |
Showing 20 of 42 schools. View all schools in Sarasota
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
444 REID ST, Sarasota, FL 34242
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Out-of-door Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.5/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SUNCOAST POLYTECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 3.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sarasota, see our Sarasota schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 34242 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$122,143
Median Home Value
$995,900
Median Rent
$2,408/mo
Population
7,672
College Educated
66.5%
Homeownership
90.2%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
65.1
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| ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES Tampa, FL | 6.6 |
| GRACEVILLE SCHOOL Graceville, FL | 6.6 |
| MACLAY SCHOOL Tallahassee, FL | 6.6 |
| ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF THE PALM BEAC West Palm Beach, FL | 6.5 |
| BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF VILLAGE GREEN Miami, FL | 6.5 |
| FIRST COAST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Jacksonville, FL | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Out-of-door Academy
What grades does The Out-of-door Academy serve?
The Out-of-door Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Out-of-door Academy?
The Out-of-door Academy has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Out-of-door Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Out-of-door Academy is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Out-of-door Academy rank in FL?
The Out-of-door Academy ranks #608 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is The Out-of-door Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Out-of-door Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Out-of-door Academy a private school?
Yes, The Out-of-door Academy 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 The Out-of-door Academy a religious school?
No, The Out-of-door Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 768
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- (941) 349-3223
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