Sarasota Christian School

What Sarasota Christian School does

Sarasota Christian School (SCS) is an independent nonprofit private Christian school founded in 1958 by Mennonite parents in Sarasota, Florida. The school serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade on a 25-acre campus at 5415 Bahia Vista Street, with historical enrollment of over 830 students representing 122 area churches and more than 1,000 alumni since inception. SCS holds dual accreditation from the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS) and the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), and runs a Christ-centered academic program built on Bob Jones University Press curriculum and Positive Action for Christ Bible studies.

The school's product platform comprises a Lower School (Pre-K through 5th grade), an Upper School (6th-12th grade), a College and Career Program featuring AP coursework and dual-enrollment partnerships with Southeastern University, Liberty University, and Grand Canyon University, a Fine Arts program, and an Athletics program fielding 12+ sports through FHSAA (Class 2A) and SSAA. Supporting infrastructure includes mobile iPad labs and a Chromebook program for upper-school students, the RenWeb/FACTS student information system, FACTS Online Payment, Pik My Kid dismissal management, and the S2 Pass athletic fan engagement platform. Co-curricular offerings include Learning Support services for K-8, After School Enrichment clubs, and a 150-hour community service graduation requirement. One hundred percent of faculty and staff are Christian, and 83% of high-school faculty hold advanced degrees. The 2025 College Board AP School Honor Roll recognizes SCS at the Gold level (up from Silver in 2024).

SCS operates a tuition-based revenue model with 2026-2027 rates ranging from $8,935 for full-day Pre-K to $17,775 for high school. Beyond tuition, revenue sources include the Blazer Fund annual giving program, four named endowments covering athletics, tuition assistance, and elementary programs, an $11M Phase 1 capital campaign (with $4.7M raised by April 2025) for a new 43,000-square-foot high school building, partner program sponsorships, and after-care fees. As a private nonprofit, the school does not accept local or federal tax dollars and does not publicly disclose financial figures. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the school's website, on-campus tours, open-house events, and a referral network anchored by 122 partner-area churches and an active parent/alumni community.

Name

Sarasota Christian School

Legal name

Sarasota Christian School

Website

https://sarasotachristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sarasota Christian School is an independent nonprofit Pre-K through 12th grade Christian school in Sarasota, Florida, founded in 1958 by Mennonite parents, serving over 830 students from 122 area churches through a biblically integrated academic program with dual state accreditation, dual-enrollment university partnerships, and competitive FHSAA athletics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 academic programs
• College preparatory schooling
• Christ-centered curriculum
• Biblical worldview education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota, FL

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source from tuition payments across Pre-K through 12th grade programs. Tuition varies by grade level from $8,935 for Pre-K to $17,775 for high school.
2. Annual Giving (Blazer Fund): Annual giving program that provides enrichment opportunities for students and faculty that tuition alone cannot cover, including guest speakers, media center, and field trips.
3. Capital Campaign: Capital fundraising for major construction projects including the new 43,000 sq ft high school building. Phase 1 goal of $11M with $4.7M already raised.
4. Endowment Giving: Multiple endowment funds including General Endowment, Clayton & Omar Mayer Endowment (athletics), Tony Colton Endowment (tuition assistance), Charles & Ruth Shue Endowment (tuition assistance), and Izzy & Mary Yoder Endowment (elementary programs).
5. Partner Program Sponsorships: Business and family sponsorships at various levels supporting the school's mission
6. After Care Services: After school care program with associated fees for extended student supervision
7. Tuition Assistance Programs: Income-based scholarships and state scholarship programs including Step Up for Students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sarasota Christian School is a private Christian school in Sarasota, Florida, providing Pre-K through 12th grade education anchored in a biblical worldview curriculum (BJU Press and Positive Action for Christ). The school delivers college-preparatory academics with AP courses and dual enrollment partnerships, comprehensive fine arts, competitive athletics through FHSAA and SSAA, and spiritual development programs to families seeking faith-based education. Historical enrollment exceeds 830 students drawn from 122 area churches, with tuition ranging from $8,935 for Pre-K to $17,775 for high school.

Product overview

Sarasota Christian School offers a comprehensive Pre-K through 12th grade Christ-centered education with a platform of distinct programs: Lower School (Pre-K to 5th grade) providing foundational academics with biblical worldview integration using BJU Press curriculum; Upper School (6th to 12th grade) featuring AP courses, dual enrollment with three universities, and college preparation; the College and Career Program tracking college acceptances and offering standardized test prep; Fine Arts Program spanning visual arts, performing arts, and drama; Athletics Program competing in FHSAA and SSAA with 12+ sports; After School Enrichment Clubs for elementary students; and Learning Support Services for students requiring academic accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lower School (Pre-K - 5th Grade) Elementary education program for Pre-K through 5th grade students featuring a nurturing, Christ-centered learning environment with daily Bible lessons, prayer time, weekly Chapel, hands-on learning activities, and curriculum from Bob Jones University Press and Positive Action for Christ. Tuition is $8,935 (Pre-K) to $14,200 (3rd-5th) annually.
• Upper School (6th - 12th Grade) Middle and high school program (6th-12th grade) with daily Bible classes, AP courses, dual enrollment through Southeastern University, Liberty University, and Grand Canyon University, 150 hours of community service requirement, Chromebook assignment for students, and college preparation. Tuition ranges from $16,080 (middle school) to $17,775 (high school) annually.
• College and Career Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Gold school recognition in 2025 AP School Honor Roll
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Southeastern UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing SCS students to earn college credit while in high school through Southeastern University courses.
• Liberty UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing SCS students to earn college credit through Liberty University courses.
• Grand Canyon UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing SCS students to earn college credit through Grand Canyon University courses.
• FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association)coreOthersSCS is a member of FHSAA and competes in Class 2A. The school frequently ranks at the top of its class and has won the FHSAA Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup multiple years.
• SSAA (Sunshine State Athletic Association)coreOthersSCS is also a member of the Sunshine State Athletic Association for athletic competition.
• Bob Jones University PresscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary curriculum provider for educational materials written from a biblical worldview that focus on academic rigor and critical thinking.
• Positive Action for ChristcoreTechnology or IntegrationBible studies and curriculum publisher specializing in materials for Christian schools, churches, and home schools.
• FACCS (Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools)coreOthersVoluntary service organization for Christian schools, colleges, universities, and homeschool groups. SCS is fully accredited by FACCS.
• FCIS (Florida Council of Independent Schools)coreOthersAccreditation organization maintaining highest standards for academics/curriculum, governance, operations, funding, finance, compliance, ethics/integrity, parental involvement, faculty professional development, and leadership.
• RenWeb/FACTScoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system providing 24/7 online access for parents and students to assignments, grades, calendars, and forms.
• Step Up for StudentscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState scholarship program that SCS participates in, helping families with tuition assistance through the Florida tax credit scholarship program.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Bradenton Christian School: Faith-based K-12 Christian school in nearby Bradenton, FL. Directly comparable as a denominational Christian school serving families in the same regional market with similar biblical-worldview curriculum.
• Venice Christian School: Faith-based Christian school in Venice, FL (part of the Sarasota metro). Comparable size and mission, competing for Christian-education families in the broader Sarasota region.
• Northside Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in St. Petersburg, FL. Comparable faith-based model with similar college-preparatory, athletic, and fine arts programs competing in the same regional market.
• Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School: Faith-based Catholic high school in Sarasota, FL. Directly competes with SCS for high school families seeking values-based private education in the same local market.
• Saint Stephen's Episcopal School: Independent Pre-K-12 school in Bradenton, FL (adjacent to Sarasota). Competes for faith-affiliated private school families across the Sarasota-Bradenton region with comparable college-preparatory programs.
• The Out-of-Door Academy: Independent Pre-K-12 school in Sarasota, FL. Closest direct competitor in the same geography serving similar affluent families seeking private education, with overlapping academic, athletic, and arts programs.
• Cambridge Christian School: Faith-based Christian K-12 school in Tampa, FL. Direct faith-based competitor with similar biblical-worldview curriculum, dual enrollment, and athletic programs in the same Tampa Bay region.

Regional players

• Calvary Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in Clearwater, FL. Comparable faith-based private school in the Tampa Bay region with similar academic and athletic positioning.
• Shorecrest Preparatory School: Independent Pre-K-12 school in St. Petersburg, FL. Comparable secular private school positioning in the broader Tampa Bay market with similar AP and college-preparatory offerings.
• Berkeley Preparatory School: Independent Pre-K-12 school in Tampa, FL. Comparable non-faith-based private school that competes with SCS for college-prep families willing to commute or relocate within the greater Tampa Bay region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=xbW5C-wu0_0
• Facebookfacebook.com/SarasotaChristianSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/sarasota-christian-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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