Island Christian School

83250 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 33036-0330
Tel: (305)664-4933
Grades: PK - 12 | 169 students
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Island Christian School -- Mission --- Provide quality Christian education to the families of the Florida Keys; educating: mind, body, and spirit; while developing a closer relationship to Jesus Christ.

School Overview:
Island Christian School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1973
Student Body
Total Students 169 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 19% (FL School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 25%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 4 courses
Average SAT score 1180
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,100
% on Financial Aid 10%
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Juanita Knewsen
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Soccer Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Club F.U.E.L. Youth Group
Key Club Math Club
Ultimate Frisebe

School Notes:

  • Island Christian School enjoys full accreditation status since 1979 by the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS).
  • FACCS accreditation is nationally recognized by the National Council For Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), the Florida Association of Academic Nonpublic Schools (FAANS), and our national affiliate, the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
  • Students in grades 9 - 12 are scheduled for college prep courses that meet or surpass al of the State of Florida requirements.
  • AP and duel enrollment classes are offered when possible. Students register for and complete the PSAT/NMSQT test, the PLAN and Explore evaluation during the sophmore and Junior year for preparation for the SAT/ACT college entrance tests.
  • The Elementary students begin First Grade with a basic academic program including strong phonics, reading, math and communication skills. The curriculum becomes more intensive as the student progresses through the grades. By the completion of Sixth Grade, the student has a solid foundation in reading, math, English grammar, composition, communication, American and world history/geography, (including participation in the National Geographic Geography Bee) and earth and space science, and the basic principles of chemistry and physics.

Nearby Schools:

Island Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Montessori Island School
Gr. PK-3 | 13.2 mi. away
Keys Academy At St. Justin
Gr. PK-8 | 20.9 mi. away
Marathon Lutheran School
Gr. 2-5 | 29.5 mi. away
The Academy At Ocean Reef
Gr. K-8 | 32.3 mi. away

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