Beaches Chapel School
Beaches Chapel School is an accredited member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Florida League of Christian Schools, as well as the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools.
BCS falls under the authority and spiritual leadership of Beaches Chapel Church.
The school was founded in 1974 as a full-Gospel, non-denominational school and was born out of a desire to supplement church foundations and family life with educational principles.
Its purpose is to be a part of the ministry of the Church and to serve as an evangelistic example to the community. The Beaches Chapel student can successfully move toward a goal in life both academically and spiritually.
The school is "open to all students, with no restrictions on race, creed, color, or national origin." The school emphasizes foundational education and utilizes the ABeka and Bob Jones curriculums with other supplemental curriculum materials.
Beaches Chapel School is an "Apple One to One Wireless Campus".
Our High School students bring their own MAC or iPad while our lower school access computers from a traveling computer lab.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,850
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Beaches Chapel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
236 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 45%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Uniform, Khaki pants, Plaid skirts
School Uniform, Khaki pants, Plaid skirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
25%
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Jane Wilcox
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Dance, Math Club, Pep Club, Praise and Worship Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Technology Club, WBCS-TV Club
Club or Organization:
Charity Club, Student Government Association
Club or Organization:
Charity Club, Student Government Association
School Notes
- Beaches Chapel School is an accredited member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Florida League of Christian Schools, as well as the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools.
- BCS falls under the authority and spiritual leadership of Beaches Chapel Church.
- The school was founded in 1974 as a full-Gospel, non-denominational school and was born out of a desire to supplement church foundations and family life with educational principles.
- Its purpose is to be a part of the ministry of the Church and to serve as an evangelistic example to the community. The Beaches Chapel student can successfully move toward a goal in life both academically and spiritually.
- The school is "open to all students, with no restrictions on race, creed, color, or national origin." The school emphasizes foundational education and utilizes the ABeka and Bob Jones curriculums with other supplemental curriculum materials.
- Beaches Chapel School is an "Apple One to One Wireless Campus".
- Our High School students bring their own MAC or iPad while our lower school access computers from a traveling computer lab.
Source: Verified school update
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