Clayton-Bradley Academy vs. Maryville Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Clayton-Bradley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Student Body
Maryville Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Overview
Clayton-Bradley Academy is an independent PreK-12 STEM school in Blount County, convenient to Knoxville and the surrounding areas.
The small, year-round school offers students a nurturing place to excel through being-there experiences, creative project-based learning and real-world applications within the context of a rigorous curriculum.
From its founding in 1994, MCS has lived up to its name with excellence.
As a school we are committed to equipping students with academic skills and a knowledge base that equips them for post-secondary education.
The quality of our curriculum is attested by our accreditation with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and by the success of our graduates in higher education and job-readiness.
The mission of Maryville Christian School is to partner with Christian parents by providing an academically excellent, Biblically-based education, producing students with distinctive Christian character.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
2013
1994
Students Body
Total Students
515 students
793 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
59
37
Kindergarten Students
36
26
Grade 1 Students
36
29
Grade 2 Students
31
21
Grade 3 Students
39
22
Grade 4 Students
30
29
Grade 5 Students
39
22
Grade 6 Students
41
29
Grade 7 Students
39
30
Grade 8 Students
38
24
Grade 9 Students
39
24
Grade 10 Students
37
32
Grade 11 Students
24
40
Grade 12 Students
27
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
39 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
61%
40%
Average Class Size
n/a
16
Number of AP Classes
10
2
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
20:1
Average ACT score
25
28
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(School uniforms)
(School uniforms)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$14,500
$8,340
Tuition Notes
$7,300-11,400 PreK, $14,000 K-8, $14,500 9-12
Kindergarten - 12th grade tuition.
% on Financial Aid
26%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,660
n/a
Acceptance Rate
n/a
96%
Admissions Director
Brittany Ryden
Kathy Down
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
15
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
ACE (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering)Book Club
Builders ClubDECA
Gaming ClubGreenpower USA
Key ClubKiwanis Kids' Club
Model UNNational Art Honor Society
National Honor SocietyStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusOrchestra
Theater Arts