Grace Montessori Academy vs. Billings Christian School
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School Overview
Overview
Grace Montessori Academy is a nurturing, Christian, educational community. We are a Christian, 501(c)3 non-profit school focused on educating children from pre-school through upper elementary.
It is a non-denominational Christian Montessori school dedicated to providing your child a hands-on, independent learning environment that instills the love of learning.
Our program provides students the tools to acquire inner self-discipline and self-esteem; to achieve academic excellence; to develop a love for life long learning; to learn moral and spiritual principles; and to achieve their highest potential.
Our vision is to provide superior Christian education consistent with Biblical principles.
We partner with families and their churches to equip students for a lifetime pursuit of excellence and integrity under the Lordship of Christ.
Within a safe, loving, and enriching environment, students will discover their individual gifts and talents; develop intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically; and impact the world through their leadership, integrity, and Biblical worldview.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2007
1981
Students Body
Total Students
152 students
400 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
65
34
Kindergarten Students
24
37
Grade 1 Students
14
29
Grade 2 Students
10
33
Grade 3 Students
15
37
Grade 4 Students
11
28
Grade 5 Students
4
35
Grade 6 Students
3
25
Grade 7 Students
6
21
Grade 8 Students
-
23
Grade 9 Students
-
29
Grade 10 Students
-
30
Grade 11 Students
-
26
Grade 12 Students
-
13
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
21%
Average Class Size
n/a
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:10
Average SAT score
n/a
1240
Average ACT score
n/a
24
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$8,970
Tuition Notes
2014-2015: (Annual Rates)
Elementary $4470
Kindergarten $4223
Preschool:
3 Half $3040
3 Full $3915
4 Half $3374
4 Full $4018
5 Half $3606
5 Full $4121
Preschool ranges from $3,490 to $5,510 based on the number of days/week
K-4th - $8,300
5th-8th - $8,650
9th-12th - $8,970
Variable Tuition Rates are available for qualifying families.
% on Financial Aid
20%
25%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
Mary Beth Gregory
Diann Floth, Head of School
Admissions Associate
Kristy Montgomery
Marnie Witt
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Choir, Concert Band, Drama Class, Honor Society, K-12th Art, Orchestra, Pep Band, Student Council