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Maranatha Christian Academy

PO Box 31149, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33420-0334 -

School Notes Overview:

MCA is a non-denominational private Christian school that seeks to "...partner with parents for the academic, spiritual, and social growth of their children in a Christ-centered, loving and caring learning environment." ...

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School Overview:

	Maranatha Christian Academy
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Church of God
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Year Founded	1981
County	Palm Beach County, FL
Student Body
Total Students	201 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	15%	28%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 29 students
	Kind - 20 students
	Grade 1 - 20 students
	Grade 2 - 20 students
	Grade 3 - 20 students
	Grade 4 - 20 students
	Grade 5 - 18 students
	Grade 6 - 18 students
	Grade 7 - 18 students
	Grade 8 - 18 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	10%
Average Class Size	15
Classroom dress code	Casual (Requires Uniforms)
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:14	* 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
Yearly Tuition Cost	$4,500
Tuition Notes	The Florida Pride Scholarship is accepted.
% on Financial Aid	20%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$900
Acceptance Rate	95%
Head of School	Mr. Rimes
Admissions Director	Mrs. Brouillette
Sport
Total Sports Offered	6
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Flag Football
	Soccer	Volley Ball

School Notes:

MCA is a non-demominational private Christian school. We are a full-day co-educational program. We offer an excellent education at an affordable rate. MCA admits students of all races, ethnic origins, and religious denomination. Both before and after care are available.
Profile last updated: 05/07/2008

In the News:

Ailing economy forces Palm Beach Gardens Christian school to close (The Palm Beach Post)
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The failing economy is forcing a 28-year-old school to close its doors in May.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (33420)	School Zip (33420)	(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	n/a	15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	n/a	27%
Population Average Age	n/a	38 years old
Average Household size	n/a	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	n/a	$40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	n/a	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	n/a	33 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33420) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	n/a / n/a	66% / 34%