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Saltmeadow School

Alternative school · Grades 1–12

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Florida

In Sarasota, Florida, Saltmeadow School is an independent private school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 13 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Florida. 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 1–12
Students
13
Teachers
1.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 7 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
170 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of independent schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    15’17–1817’19–2013’21–2213’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    11
    31
    42
    61
    71
    82
    91
    101
    111
    122

    Student body

    White69%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Black15%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Saltmeadow School 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 Saltmeadow School

    What grades does Saltmeadow School serve?

    Saltmeadow School serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Saltmeadow School?

    About 13 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Saltmeadow School?

    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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