Amelia Island Montessori School vs. Faith Christian Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Amelia Island Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Advanced Degrees
Faith Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Student Body
Overview
Our mission: Amelia Island Montessori embodies a child-centered education, grounded in Montessori philosophy and methodology, that supports the "whole child," inspiring independent thinkers and cultivating collaborative citizens. We are accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS).
The School is led by a dedicated, Montessori-trained and experienced Head of School and a highly-engaged Board of Trustees.
The School is staffed by a passionate team of faculty, staff and administrators.
We have partnered with the Duhovka Institute, which provides a Montessori teacher training center on our campus and ensures the highest standards of Montessori education.
We empower your student for excellence in character and knowledge.A Christ-centered, private school for VPK through 12th grades.
Grades Offered
NS-6
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1973
1996
Students Body
Total Students
124 students
265 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
16
-
Pre-K Students
38
50
Kindergarten Students
13
18
Grade 1 Students
19
14
Grade 2 Students
11
15
Grade 3 Students
7
18
Grade 4 Students
9
19
Grade 5 Students
8
10
Grade 6 Students
3
21
Grade 7 Students
-
21
Grade 8 Students
-
20
Grade 9 Students
-
19
Grade 10 Students
-
16
Grade 11 Students
-
16
Grade 12 Students
-
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
86%
35%
Average Class Size
24
18
Number of AP Classes
n/a
10
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms: Monday-Thursday)
(Uniforms: Monday-Thursday)
Casual
(Style specific; khaki, navy bottoms; red, white, or navy blue tops)
(Style specific; khaki, navy bottoms; red, white, or navy blue tops)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$10,000
Tuition Notes
Depends on program
Last year, our students received over $750,000 in scholarships and financial aid.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Admissions Director
Stefanie Thornburgh
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
STEM (1-6 grades)Vege-Cooking (K-6 grades)
Arts and Music Programs:
Music/String Instruments (1-6 grades)Private Piano Lessons (K-6 grades)
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Soccer Shots (pre-K)
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Annual Father-Daughter BallTrail Life Troop 555
Arts and Music Programs:
Annual Christmas Play