Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School vs. Middle Tennessee Christian School
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School Overview
School

Saint Rose of Lima Catholic SchoolElementary school

Middle Tennessee Christian SchoolCombined school
Top Rankings
Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
Middle Tennessee Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Overview
Faith Family. Community. At Saint Rose, faith is at the heart of everything we do.
As a ministry of Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, we partner with families to provide a quality Catholic education in a God-centered environment where students are encouraged to learn, love, and serve.
A strong academic curriculum that challenges students to excel, prepares them for higher education, and inspires them to use their gifts in service to others.
The mission of Middle Tennessee Christian School is to provide Christ-centered, academically rigorous education in a nurturing environment that prepares and encourages students for lifelong learning and service in God's Kingdom.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1953
1962
Students Body
Total Students
421 students
861 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
53
-
Pre-K Students
37
89
Kindergarten Students
35
64
Grade 1 Students
40
60
Grade 2 Students
40
48
Grade 3 Students
42
56
Grade 4 Students
43
55
Grade 5 Students
30
50
Grade 6 Students
37
68
Grade 7 Students
32
70
Grade 8 Students
32
62
Grade 9 Students
-
67
Grade 10 Students
-
54
Grade 11 Students
-
58
Grade 12 Students
-
60
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
52 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
47%
n/a
Average Class Size
17
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Average ACT score
n/a
24
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,980
$12,650
Tuition Notes
Participating Parishioner Rate:
Kindergarten - 8th grade $7,980.00;
Preschool 5 Days $8,536.00;
Preschool 3 Day $5,974.00
Non-Participating:
Kindergarten - 8th grade $9,980.00;
Preschool 5 Day $10,706.00;
Preschool 3 Day $7,544.00;
PK 3/4 3-day $7,500
PK 3/4 5-day $10,250
TK/K $10,450
1st-6th $11,550
7th-12th $12,600
Admissions Director
Staci Rose
Monica Helton
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
20
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
AmbassadorsArt Club
Authors ClubBattle of the Books
Board Games ClubBook Club
Chess ClubCooking Club
Forensics TeamLatin American Dance Club
Lego RoboticsLittle Flowers Girls Club
Math ClubNational Junior Honor Society
Science Olympiad TeamStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoral Music Technique
Constellation ChorusJazz Band
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusDrama
Marching Band
