Petra Academy is a Christian school. All of its board members, administrative staff and faculty ascribe to the historic creeds of the Christian faith.
Challenging classes in the Maths, Sciences, Humanities (including language arts, literature, history, and civics), and Arts form the basis of a Petra education.
Petra's classical pedagogy includes, as well, the teaching of Latin (grades 3-9), formal logic (grades 8-9), and rhetoric (grades 11-12).
Consistent with Petra's Christ-centered focus, Bible classes are taught at each level and constitute the integrating center of our curriculum.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked MT School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Petra Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1995
Student Body
Total Students
174 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Petra Academy is a Christian school. All of its board members, administrative staff and faculty ascribe to the historic creeds of the Christian faith. Challenging classes in the Maths, Sciences, Humanities (including language arts, literature, history, and civics), and Arts form the basis of a Petra education. Petra's classical pedagogy includes, as well, the teaching of Latin (grades 3-9), formal logic (grades 8-9), and rhetoric (grades 11-12). Consistent with Petra's Christ-centered focus, Bible classes are taught at each level and constitute the integrating center of our curriculum.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Petra Academy often compared to?
Petra Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Petra Academy offer?
Petra Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
What is Petra Academy's ranking?
Petra Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Petra Academy?
The application deadline for Petra Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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