The Out-Of-Door Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Sarasota, FL
444 Reid St, Sarasota, FL 34242
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Sarasota
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in Florida
- Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Sarasota since at least 2011
In Sarasota, Florida, The Out-Of-Door Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 805 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 35% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 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–12
- Students
- 805
- Teachers
- 91.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 403 girls, 402 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in Florida (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 88% of independent schools in Florida.
- Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Out-Of-Door Academy whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about The Out-Of-Door Academy
What grades does The Out-Of-Door Academy serve?
The Out-Of-Door Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Out-Of-Door Academy?
About 805 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Out-Of-Door Academy?
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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