Best of Private Schools

SARASOTA CHRISTIAN School

PRIVATE SCHOOL

•READER’S CHOICE

• • 2016-2022 • winner

2020 marks the fifth consecutive year Sarasota Christian School has been recognized by the Family Living Reader’s Choice awards. As the longest established Christian school in the area, SCS has been infusing faith and igniting minds for over 60 years.

Sarasota Christian School offers biblically integrated, quality academics for prekindergarten through twelfth-grade students and is fully accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools. FCIS accreditation is the seal of educational excellence for families seeking an independent school education, placing SCS among the very best schools in the nation. Additionally, SCS is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

At the heart of the SCS experience, you’ll find a team of caring, highly qualified, and passionate faculty and staff. Dedicated to equipping each child with a love for Christ, a passion to learn, the courage to lead and a commitment to serve, our faculty teaches both in the classroom and by example. Character development continues outside of the classroom through a host of athletic and extra-curricular offerings.

From the moment you step onto our inviting 25-acre campus, you are welcomed into a friendly, nurturing and Christ-centered community. Come discover the difference that Sarasota Christian School offers and find out why we have been named both the “Best Private School” and “Best Preschool” in the area. Visit www.SarasotaChristian.org or call (941)371-6481 to schedule your on campus tour today.

READERS’ CHOICE SCHOOLS

PRIVATE SCHOOL

WINNER: Sarasota Christian School 5415 Bahia Vista St. Sarasota (941) 371-6481 www.sarasotachristian.org

Ascension Lutheran School 800 S. McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 371-5909 www.ourchristianschool.org

Bradenton Christian School 3304 43rd St W, Bradenton (941) 792-5454 www.bcspanthers.org

Brickhouse Academy 3552 Webber St, Sarasota (941) 924-7681 www.brickhouse-academy.com

Cardinal Mooney High School 4171 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371- 4917 www.cmhs-sarasota.org

Center Montessori School 6024 26th St W, Bradenton (941) 753-4987 www.centermontessori.org

Community Christian School 5500 18th St E, Bradenton (941) 756-8748 CommunityChristianFL.org

Community Day School - Hershorin Schiff Community Day School 4335 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota (941) 552-2770 www.gfasarasota.org

Epiphany Cathedral School 316 Sarasota St, Venice (941) 488-2215 www.ecstigers.com

Incarnation Catholic School 2911 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 924-8588 www.incarnationschool.edu

Inspiration Academy 7900 40th Ave. W. #6400, Bradenton (941) 795-5466 www.inspirationacademy.com

Julie Rohr Academy 4466 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota (941) 371-4979 www.julierohracademy.com

New Gate School 5237 Ashton Rd. Sarasota (941) 922-4949 www.newgate.edu

The Out-of-Door Academy 444 Reid St. Siesta Key The Out-of-Door Academy 5950 Deer Dr. Sarasota (941) 349-3223 www.oda.edu

Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School 315 W. 41st St., Bradenton (941) 746-2121 www.saintstephens.org

St. Joseph Catholic School 2990 26th St. W. Bradenton (941) 755-2611 www.sjsfl.org

St. Martha Catholic School 4380 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota (941) 953-4181 www.stmarthaschool.net

St. Mary Academy - Dreams Are Free 4380 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota (941) 366-4010 www.stmarthaschool.net

Tabernacle Christian School 1218 7th Ave., Bradenton (941) 746-1915 wwwthetabsarasota.org

Venice Christian School 1200 Center Rd. Venice (941) 496-4411 www.venicechristianschool.org

CHARTER SCHOOL

WINNER: Sarasota Suncoast Academy 8084 Hawkins Rd, Sarasota (941) 924-4242 www.suncoastacademy.org

Imagine Lakewood Ranch 10535 Portal Xing, Bradenton (941) 750-0900 ImagineSchools LakewoodRanch.com Imagine North Port 1000 Innovation Ave (Gds K-5) 2757 Sycamore St (Gds 6-11) (941) 426-2050 ImagineSchoolAtNorthPort.com

Imagine Palmer Ranch 6220 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 923-1125 ImagineSchools PalmerRanch.com

Manatee Charter School 4550 30th St. E Bradenton (941) 465-4296 www.manateecharter.org

Manatee School For the Arts 700 Haben Boulevard, Palmetto (941) 721- 6800 www.msfta.org Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication 3500 9th St E, Bradenton (941) 708-6100 www.rowlettacademy.org

Sarasota Academy of the Arts 4466 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371-4979 SarasotaAcademyOfTheArts.com

Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences 717 Central Ave, Sarasota (941) 330-1855 www.ssas.org

Sarasota Military Academy 801 Orange Ave, Sarasota (941) 926-1700 SarasotaMilitaryAcademy.org

SKY Academy 705 Center Rd, Venice (941) 244 -2626 www.swflymca.com

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Sarasota County Public Schools www.sarasotacountyschools.net

Manatee County Public Schools www.manateeschools.net

DIVERSE LEARNERS

WINNER:

St. Mary Academy 4380 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 366-4010 www.stmarysarasota.org

The ABA Academy, Inc 7555 Claxstrauss Dr, Sarasota, (941) 341-9992 www.abaacademysarasota.org

The Florida Center for Early Childhood 4620 17th St, Sarasota (941) 371-8820 www.thefloridacenter.org

The Lily School for Child Development 350 Braden Ave, Sarasota (941) 355 - 7637 www.easterseals-swfl.org

Oak Park School 7285 Proctor Rd, Sarasota (941) 361 - 6428 sarasotacountyschools.net/ schools/oakpark

Pine View School 1 Python Path, Osprey (941) 486-2001 sarasotacountyschools.net/ schools/pineview

The Pinnacle Academy 6215 Lorraine Rd, Bradenton (941) 755-1400 ThePinnacleAcademy.com

Sea of Strengths Academy 7313 International Pl Suite 90, Sarasota (941) 538 - 6822 www.sosaschool.com

MONTESSORI SCHOOL

WINNER:

NewGate School 5237 Ashton Rd. Sarasota Lakewood Ranch Champus Upper School: Grades 7-12 5481 Communications Pkwy, Sarasota (941) 922-4949 www.newgate.edu

Center Montessori School 6024 26th St W, Bradenton (941) 753-4987 www.centermontessori.org

Foundations Academies 4141 Desoto Rd, Sarasota (941) 907-7078 FoundationsAcademies.com Island Village Montessori North Campus 11011 Clark Rd, Sarasota (941) 954-4999 www.islandvillage.org

Island Village Montessori South Campus 2001 Pinebrook Rd, Venice (941) 484-4999 www.islandvillage.org

TUTORING WINNER: Kid Potential of Sarasota 2477 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota (808) 744-2867 www.kidpotential.net

Laurie Stephens, LLC 40 Sarasota Center Blvd #101, Sarasota (941) 345-7574

www.loristephensllc.com

Therapy and Reading Center of Lakewood Ranch 6215 Lorraine Rd. Lakewood Ranch 941-758-4707 www.pinnacletherapy.net

The Thinking Center of Sarasota 5949 Approach Rd, Sarasota (941) 924-6373 www.thinkingcenter.com

PRE-SCHOOL / VPK WINNER: Early Faith Learning Center (941) 923-2509 7750 Beneva Rd, Sarasota felcpreschoolsrq.com/

Ascension Lutheran School 800 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 371-2978 www.ascensionwels.org

Bradenton Christian School 3304 43rd St W, Bradenton (941) 792-5454 www.bcspanthers.org

Bright Futures Daycare & Preschool 1617 26th Street W, Bradenton (941) 251-5436 www.BrightFuturesDP.com