Founded in 1984 by Kitty and Steve Williams on the grounds of their 5-acre organic farm, NewGate School’s Ashton Road campus harkens back to an earlier time. The private school, for children as young as eight weeks up to sixth graders, has 10 classrooms located in quaint cottages dotting the property. Gardens, a gazebo and shaded areas double as outdoor learning spaces. Two playgrounds and an athletic field round out the grounds, which are bounded by a white picket fence.
NewGate School follows the principles of Maria Montessori and finds new ways to incorporate these principles into the school’s present-day educational environment. Teachers at NewGate School strive “to cultivate a love of life and a curiosity that inspires academic excellence.”
NewGate’s Ashton Road students study traditional academic subjects but also explore creative and practical pursuits, such as music, art, foreign language and gardening.
As the Lab School for the Montessori Foundation, NewGate School plays an important role in developing new classes, programs and curricula for Montessori schools worldwide.
While the school is non-profit, it does charge tuition. Financial assistance is available to qualified applicants. NewGate accepts new applicants on a rolling admissions basis, and the process is set up to ensure a perfect fit between student and school.
NewGate students in grades 7-12 attend the school’s Lakewood Ranch campus.
The NewGate-Field School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
5237 Ashton Rd,
Sarasota, FL
191
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Tim Seldin
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$16,500
Niche Grade
A+
B
A+
B-
C
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
22
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
24
English
30
Reading
31
Science
27
AP Pass Rate
100%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%
White
87.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
Hispanic
4.8%
Black
2.4%
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School Rankings
#18
Best HS for the Arts in Florida
#47
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Florida
#49
Best Private K12 Schools in Florida
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Florida
16 Students
Florida State University
9 Students
University of South Florida
9 Students
University of Central Florida
7 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University
4 Students
Harvard University
4 Students
Savannah College of Art and Design
4 Students
New College of Florida
4 Students
New York University
3 Students
Boston University
3 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
6 Students
Biology
5 Students
Psychology
4 Students
History
4 Students
Computer Science
3 Students
Pre-Law Studies
3 Students
Environmental Science
3 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
3 Students
Mathematics
3 Students
Arts
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/25/2020
I loved NewGate school because everyone treats you like family. The teachers will go out of their way to make sure you understand all the material, and the support is absolutely amazing.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/15/2025
Happy to be part of this great school
3/4/2025
We are new to the Montessori community, and have our two sons enrolled in the primary school. We can see the difference it is making in our 3 year old. He is more patient, likes to teach us what he learned, he guides his little brother around and helps him calm down. This is clearly a reflection of...
1/17/2024
So tired of this school. Was convinced it would be a good environment for my daughter but turned out to be one of the worst. Teachers show no support and are terribly lazy with their teaching for such an expensive school.
8/7/2023
New Gate has been an immeasurable and invaluable blessing to our family! Having searched for many years to find the "right fit" for our children, it was immediately clear upon walking onto this campus that the school was something truly special and very rare. It feels like arriving home, and the sta...
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Map
About Bee Ridge
List Price Range
$185K - $980K
Homes For Sale
100
Average Home Value
$463,850
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
% Renters
25%
Household Income
$90,028
% of College Grads
37.6%
Median Age
52
Average House Size
1,999 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
47.8%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 6th to 12th
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- 1st to 10th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Ashton Pointe Playground
Twin Lakes Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Urfer Family Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Tot Lot Playground Area
Larry C Manning Memorial Preserve
- Trails
Ashton Trailhead
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
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