Folsom Preparatory School
Mission Statement: Folsom Prep Academy (formerly known as the Phoenix Schools), is renowned for providing academic excellence in K-5 grade levels, while also developing necessary leadership and life skills in our students. Using an enriched and diverse curriculum, our teachers place personalized attention on every child, instill in them critical skills to excel to their full potential, and develop them to become compassionate, confident, and creative student leaders for the 21st century.
Folsom Preparatory School is more than a school; we are family! Small class sizes enable our teachers to better focus on creating a caring classroom atmosphere which helps children discover their own unique gifts.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Students: 120 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,248
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Cost
$283
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer camp is $283 per week.
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
16 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki bottoms, collared shirt)
(Khaki bottoms, collared shirt)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
10 monthly payments of $1248.
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Community Service, Science Olympiad, STEAM Lab, Technology
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama, Fine Arts, Music, Spanish
Community Service, Science Olympiad, STEAM Lab, Technology
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama, Fine Arts, Music, Spanish
School Notes
- Folsom Preparatory School is dedicated to educational enrichment while focusing on quality individualized instruction. Our passion is fostering positive social development through the teaching of life skills, personal responsibility, and cultural diversity. By instilling a love for learning, we provide our families with the foundation necessary for success.
Profile last updated: 07/20/2021
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