Ashley Academy vs. Providence Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Ashley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Providence Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
The mission of Ashley Academy is to provide children with unique and challenging learning opportunities in a nurturing, safe, and culturally diverse school environment.
In order to achieve this mission, our school community emphasizes respect, responsibility, integrity, and the love of learning.
Ashley Academy is committed to helping students develop their talents, interests and character while cultivating outstanding academic skills.
The small class sizes, hands-on learning experiences, progressive curriculum, and caring environments enable Ashley Academy to excel in meeting the individual needs of each child.
Providence Academy partners with parents to equip students to develop spiritual maturity and achieve academic excellence through a biblically-based, Christ-centered, classical education, so they will think and live in a manner which brings glory to God.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dylexia/Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1979
1994
Students Body
Total Students
170 students
838 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
15
-
Pre-K Students
50
54
Kindergarten Students
15
64
Grade 1 Students
8
51
Grade 2 Students
21
68
Grade 3 Students
13
62
Grade 4 Students
12
60
Grade 5 Students
14
65
Grade 6 Students
9
65
Grade 7 Students
5
76
Grade 8 Students
8
60
Grade 9 Students
-
52
Grade 10 Students
-
65
Grade 11 Students
-
49
Grade 12 Students
-
47
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
120 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
80%
Average Class Size
15
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
Average ACT score
n/a
28
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Logo polo w/ black or grey pants)
(Logo polo w/ black or grey pants)
Formal
(Khaki bottoms, collared shirts)
(Khaki bottoms, collared shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,100
$9,400
Tuition Notes
Financial Aid and Scholarships are available. Families will need to apply online. Contact the school for more information.
20-25% of PA families receive needs-based tuition assistance. For more information, please contact jmccormack@providenceacademy.com
% on Financial Aid
5%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,500
Acceptance Rate
94%
n/a
Admissions Director
Julianne Hurst
Jenny McCormack
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
18
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
28
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Debate ClubMinecraft Club
Strategy Game Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Music lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cross CountryTrack and Field
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art ClubAudio Visual Club
Chess ClubDIY Club
Electronics/Ham RadioElementary Drama
Elementary VEX RoboticsFellowship of Christian Athletes
ICode Technology ClubJunior Cotillion
Model UNScience Club
Shakespeare ClubSpike Ball Club
Ultimate FrisbeeVariety Club
VEX Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber EnsembleDrumline
Elementary StringsOrchestra
Theater Production
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Elementary basketballElementary Running Club
Elementary SoccerMountain Biking Club
Pee Wee CheerleadingPee Wee Football