The Prairie School
School Notes Overview:
Serving over 700 students in Early School through Grade 12, Prairie provides a college-preparatory curriculum that combines challenging academics, comprehensive fine and creative arts, and a strong athletic program. The 22-acre campus is surrounded by meadowlands overlooking Lake Michigan, and also houses the state-of the-art Johnson Athletic Center....
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The Prairie School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Independent Schools Association of the Central States |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1965 | ||
| County | Racine County, WI | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 721 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(WI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 14% | 19% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 37 students | |||
| Kind - 36 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 37 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 39 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 59 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 58 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 63 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 78 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 72 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 59 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 63 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 17 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 12 | ||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
This School |
(WI) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | Early School Half Day $10,495 Full Day $11,095 Kindergarten $11,595 (full day) Grades 1-5 $12,095 Grade 6 $12,595 Grades 7-12 $13,095 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 42% | ||
| Head of School | Wm. Mark H. Murphy | ||
| Admissions Director | Molly Lofquist | ||
| Admissions Associate | LeeAnn Winsjansen | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 9 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Dance | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 25 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Band | Choir | ||
| D.O.A.P.S. | Fencing Club | ||
| Fine Arts - Painting, Glassblowing, Photography | Forensics | ||
| French Club | Harry Potter Club | ||
| Honor Committee | Key Club | ||
| Literary Magazine | Math Club | ||
| Model OAS | Model UN | ||
| Orchestra/Jazz Ensemble | School Newspaper | ||
| Science Olympiad | Ski Club | ||
| Spanish Club | Student Advisory Board | ||
| Student Government | Sustainability Committee | ||
| Table Tennis Club | Theatre Arts - Acting, Technical, Directing | ||
| Wilderness Club | |||
School Notes:
- The Prairie School is a child-centered, college-preparatory day school whose mission is to educate our children, develop their individual talents, interests and abilities, and affirm their dignity and self-worth. We foster academic excellence, leadership and creativity, emphasizing individual success while also recognizing the importance of service to the community. We help young people develop their character: to grow as humane, tolerant, responsible, creative, well-schooled, and self-confident lifelong learners. We give students opportunities to succeed and experiences to help them grow - personally and academically.
- Profile last updated: 07/22/2009
In the News:
- School Notes, Nov. 3 (The Journal Times)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 08:10:08 pm
DISTRICT HOSTING TITLE I PARENT MATH NIGHT TUESDAY - On the Agenda (The Journal Times)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 02:34:17 am
Hitmen U14 baseball team seeks players - Campus Notes, Oct. 27 (The Journal Times)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 06:43:03 pm
BAUMGARTNER IN CREW OF UW-PARKSIDE'S 'BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS' - Sectional cross country: Mayville girls make state (Beaver Dam Daily Citizen)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 05:09:33 am
MAYVILLE — Paced by a runner-up effort from Carissa Schneiter (16 minutes, 30 seconds), Mayville’s girls cross country team qualified for the Division 2 state meet in Saturday’s home sectional meet. It’s the second - Community Briefs: Oct. 24 (The Journal Times)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 07:30:10 pm
Event today will urge global action on climate change
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (53402) | School Zip (53402) |
(WI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 33,114 people | 5,362,884 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 35% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $51,900 | $43,153 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 48 years old | 48 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 75% / 25% | 63% / 37% |
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- Parkway Christian Academy - 179 students - 8.0 mi. away - view location
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