Each school below is a tuition-free public charter school serving Sarasota County families. Select a school to read its mission, meet its leadership, and explore what makes it unique, or head straight to its website.
Grades K–8 · Sarasota, FL
A tuition-free public charter school serving grades K–8 through a dual-language Spanish immersion model. Built on the belief that “Bilingualism is a Superpower,” Dreamers Academy guides students toward bilingualism and biliteracy in a loving, supportive environment.
Grades K–12 · North Port, FL
A tuition-free public charter school serving grades K–12 across two campuses, offering a public school with a private-school feel. Strong academics are paired with character development, a Cambridge Program for grades 6–12, and specialized instruction in music, art, and STEAM.
Grades VPK–5 · Sarasota, FL
A tuition-free public charter school serving VPK through 5th grade as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme candidate school. Through inquiry-based learning and creative exploration, it empowers young learners to become curious, internationally-minded thinkers.
Grades K–8 · Sarasota, FL
A tuition-free, A-rated public charter school serving grades K–8. Founded in 2013, it blends rigorous academics with daily instruction in the visual and performing arts, all within a small, family-oriented atmosphere.
Grades 6–12 · Sarasota, FL
A tuition-free public charter school serving cadets in grades 6–12 across two campuses: SMA Prep for middle school and SMA High School. Founded in 2002, it blends a college- and career-focused program with a 100% JROTC leadership model rooted in Honor, Integrity, and Respect.
Grades 6–8 · Sarasota, FL
A tuition-free public charter middle school in downtown Sarasota and the county's longest continually operated charter school. Serving grades 6–8 with small class sizes, it pairs a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum with experiential learning through partnerships with local cultural institutions.
Grades 9–12 · Venice, FL
A tuition-free public charter high school where students begin earning college credit in 9th grade through full-time dual enrollment on a college campus. By graduation, students can complete both a high school diploma and an Associate in Arts degree at the same time.
Grades K–8 · Sarasota, FL
A tuition-free public charter school serving grades K–8. Built on the Responsive Classroom approach since 2004, the school, home of the Bulls, nurtures the whole child by linking academic success with social-emotional learning and strong family and community partnerships.
