Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School vs. Providence Christian Academy
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School Overview
School
Saint Rose of Lima Catholic SchoolElementary school
Providence Christian AcademyCombined school
Top Rankings
Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
Providence Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
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.
Providence Christian Academy鈥檚 mission is to teach students to seek God鈥檚 truth and equip them with the tools for a lifetime of learning.
Providence Christian Academy was established in 1996 as an academically advanced, inter-denominational school without affiliation to any one church body.
PCA is governed by a Board of Directors which is comprised of Christians who are primarily parents of PCA students and alumni parents and interested community leaders.
The academy currently serves 350 students in grades preK- 12.
PCA operates on a three-pillared foundation.聽The first pillar is a Christian worldview.
Believing that all truth is God鈥檚 Truth, PCA provides a biblically-based education which teaches students to approach their studies and all of life through the perspective of the Bible.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1953
1996
Students Body
Total Students
421 students
593 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
53
-
Pre-K Students
37
-
Kindergarten Students
35
44
Grade 1 Students
40
45
Grade 2 Students
40
41
Grade 3 Students
42
49
Grade 4 Students
43
50
Grade 5 Students
30
30
Grade 6 Students
37
54
Grade 7 Students
32
44
Grade 8 Students
32
14
Grade 9 Students
-
59
Grade 10 Students
-
60
Grade 11 Students
-
54
Grade 12 Students
-
49
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
82 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
47%
n/a
Average Class Size
17
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
7:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
n/a
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,980
$8,900
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;
n/a
% on Financial Aid
n/a
20%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
Admissions Director
Staci Rose
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
20
5
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
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Book ClubPraise Band
Student CouncilYearbook & Photography
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir