The Rock School

9818 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32607-0326
Tel: (352)331-7625
Grades: PK - 12 | 235 students
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The Rock School provides a college-prep education with a Christian foundation. Utilizing the best in curriculum and teaching practice, students at The Rock School receive opportunities to excel in academics, character, leadership, service, the arts, athletics, and their Christian faith.

School Overview:
The Rock School
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1993
Student Body
Total Students 235 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 40% (FL School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 30%
Average Class Size 11 students
Number of AP Courses 9 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry AP Computer Science A
AP English Language AP English Literature
AP Modern European History AP United States History
AP World History
Average SAT score 1190
Average ACT score 23
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,000
Tuition Notes Tuition is all-inclusive. There are no added fees for registration, books, or materials. $300,000 in financial aid available to families each year.
% on Financial Aid 40%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,400
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director Jim McKenzie
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 9 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Foreign Languages Club MathCounts
Mu Alpha Theta National Honors Society
Scholastic Chess Student Government
Student Service Club Studio Percussion
Yearbook

School Notes:

  • College-Preparatory Education with a Christian Emphasis
  • Preschool, Elementary, Middle & High School
  • Low Teacher-to-Student Ratio & Small Class Sizes
  • Affordable, Private Education
  • Safe, Nurturing Environment
  • Before & After School Care
  • FHSAA Member School (Sports)
  • Honors & AP Courses Offered
  • Accredited Institution

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Michaela DePrince - featured in "First Position" while at The Rock School
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Nearby Schools:

The Rock School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Oak Hall Lower School
Gr. K-6 | 0.7 mi. away
Oak Hall School
Gr. PK-12 | 0.8 mi. away
Queen Of Peace Catholic Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 0.8 mi. away
Gainesville Country Day School
Gr. K-6 | 2.1 mi. away
Tower Road KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 2.2 mi. away

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