Admissions

Tuition & Affordability

An Out-of-Door education is an investment in your child’s academic, artistic, athletic, and personal growth. The cost of tuition ensures success as 100% of our graduates are accepted into four-year institutions.

Tuition & Fees: 2024-25

At The Out-of-Door Academy, we are driven by a clear mission and we are committed to the vision set forth by our founders, Fanneal Harrison and Catherine Gavin. We proudly uphold the core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Responsibility in providing an exceptional education experience as an independent school free from government-funded financial programs. While we do not accept any form of state or federal funding, and we do not participate in Florida scholarships, including the Family Empowerment Scholarship programs, we do offer need-based financial assistance to support qualifying families within our community.
 

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  • Lower School Tuition (Grades PK - 5)

    Pre-Kindergarten
    Tuition:     $20,700
    Comprehensive Fee: $1,100
    Facilities Fee (one-time): $1,500

    Kindergarten
    Tuition: $22,700
    Comprehensive Fee: $1,100
    Facilities Fee (one-time): $1,500

    Grades 1 - 5
    Tuition: $25,000
    Comprehensive Fee: $1,100
    Facility Fee (one-time): $1,500

    *Transportation, uniforms, supplies, lunch and additional costs apply and will vary by student.

  • Middle School Tuition (Grades 6 - 8)

    Tuition: $28,500
    Comprehensive Fee: $1,400
    Facilities Fee (one-time): $1,500

    *Transportation, uniforms, books, supplies, lunch and additional costs apply and will vary by student.

  • Upper School Tuition (Grades 9 - 12)

    Tuition: $30,900
    Comprehensive Fee: $1,500
    Facilities Fee (one-time): $1,500

    *Transportation, uniforms, books, supplies, lunch and additional costs apply and will vary by student.

Financial Assistance

We are committed to making an Out-of-Door education as financially accessible as possible. The School annually distributes approximately $2 million dollars in need-based financial assistance awards and tuition remission to help bridge the gap between the cost of an Out-of-Door education and what a family can afford to pay. More than 16% of our students are recipients of these need-based funds.

  • Many of our financial assistance awards cover 50% or less of tuition. 
  • Financial assistance awards are granted on a yearly basis and renewals are based upon continued demonstrated need through an annual application process.
  • Financial assistance decisions are made independent from admissions decisions, and in no way impact a candidate’s admission. 
  • We do not offer athletic, academic or art/music scholarships. 
  • We do not participate in Family Empowerment, Gardiner, Hope, McKay, or Step Up scholarship programs.

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  • Financial Assistance Timeline

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  • How to Apply for Financial Assistance

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  • Frequently Asked Questions

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The Out-of-Door Academy

LOWER SCHOOL |  Historic Siesta Key Campus  |  Pre-K – Grade 5
444 Reid Street, Sarasota, FL 34242  |  941-349-3223  |  Fax: 941-349-8133

LOWER SCHOOL |  Lower School Campus on Clark Road  |  Pre-K – Grade 1
11011 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241   |  COMING SOON

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOLS  |  Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch  |  Grades 6 – 8 |  Grades 9 – 12
5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240  |  941-349-3223  |  Fax: 941-907-1251
The Out-of-Door Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, physical ability, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.
The Out-of-Door Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

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