Providence Academy vs. Virginia Academy
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Virginia Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
The mission of Providence Academy is to nurture and educate children, in partnership with their parents, churches, and broader community, to become mature spiritually, academically, socially, and physically to the glory of God. We provide an education informed by the classical tradition, yet responsive to current research on best teaching practices. We strive to foster excellence in all respects in a loving, Christian environment. Providence Academy envisions a world transformed by our students - future leaders who apply their Christian values to critically think, problem solve, and creatively impact their community. We envision a community of learners, whose educational and extracurricular experiences occur on a beautiful campus in a state-of-the-art facility.
Virginia Academy is a college preparatory Christian school serving families with children age 2 through 12th grade.
VAA exists to prepare students for their best lift through... Faith A confidence in God Scholarship A passion for knowledge Purpose A desire to make a positive impact.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
2013
1997
Students Body
Total Students
256 students
827 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
133
Kindergarten Students
20
60
Grade 1 Students
32
49
Grade 2 Students
28
55
Grade 3 Students
29
53
Grade 4 Students
30
56
Grade 5 Students
21
51
Grade 6 Students
31
62
Grade 7 Students
30
49
Grade 8 Students
21
57
Grade 9 Students
-
50
Grade 10 Students
-
43
Grade 11 Students
-
53
Grade 12 Students
-
56
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
77 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
10%
45%
Average Class Size
14
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:11
List of Courses Offered
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform Policy & Guidelines Available on Our Web Site)
(Uniform Policy & Guidelines Available on Our Web Site)
Formal
(Kindergarten - HS students wear PE and school uniforms.)
(Kindergarten - HS students wear PE and school uniforms.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$16,850
$17,500
Tuition Notes
JK $14850 / student
K through 5th Grade $15,850 / student
Middle School 6th through 8th $17,500 / student
$15,000 for K-5th grade
% on Financial Aid
3%
5%
Acceptance Rate
90%
n/a
Admissions Director
Martha Wiley
Christine Mills
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
草榴社区 Music Lessons, Running Club
Chapel, Enrichment Program, Extended Care, Field Trips, Guitar, Leadership Club, Mission Trips, National Elementary Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Performing Arts, Praise & Worship Band, STEM, STEM Club, Student Council, Summer Camp, Yearbook Club, Youth Group