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Mangrove School of Sarasota

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7

Sarasota, FL

6210 Crestwood Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 70% of independent schools in Florida

In Sarasota, Florida, Mangrove School of Sarasota is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 50 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of independent elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 11% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 6 hours, 170 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–7
Students
50
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 35 girls, 15 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 6 hours
School year
170 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 70% of independent elementary schools in Florida (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 56% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    45’17–1854’19–2077’21–2250’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K15
    K15
    18
    211
    31
    44
    51
    64
    76

    Student body

    White74%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Black6%
    Asian4%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mangrove School of Sarasota whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Mangrove School of Sarasota

    What grades does Mangrove School of Sarasota serve?

    Mangrove School of Sarasota serves grades Pre-K–7.

    How many students attend Mangrove School of Sarasota?

    About 50 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mangrove School of Sarasota?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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