Guidepost Montessori at Craig Ranch vs. McKinney Christian Academy
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School Overview
Overview
Guidepost Montessori is a growing community in McKinney serving children as young as 10 weeks old through 6 years old with infant, toddler, pre-k and kindergarten programs.We offer year-round programming and rolling admissions into our programs to meet the needs of your family.
Discover more about our accredited, authentic Montessori school with a tour today.
McKinney Christian Academy is a Christian, interdenominational, college preparatory, coeducational, independent, nonprofit PreK4 through grade 12 school.
McKinney Christian Academy strives to educate and mold tomorrow's leaders into strong men and women of character, honor and integrity.
McKinney Christian Academy exists to honor Jesus Christ by teaching students to live biblically through education of mind, body and spirit.
Grades Offered
NS-K
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia/Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2020
1992
Students Body
Total Students
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610 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
7%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
-
39
Grade 1 Students
-
39
Grade 2 Students
-
36
Grade 3 Students
-
36
Grade 4 Students
-
49
Grade 5 Students
-
51
Grade 6 Students
-
39
Grade 7 Students
-
53
Grade 8 Students
-
42
Grade 9 Students
-
59
Grade 10 Students
-
41
Grade 11 Students
-
53
Grade 12 Students
-
55
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
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53 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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33%
Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
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7
Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:12
Average SAT score
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1190
Average ACT score
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25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(School Uniforms)
(School Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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Tuition ranges from $7,325 -$15,125 (varies by grade level)
Acceptance Rate
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75%
Admissions Director
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Elaine Mayberry
Admissions Associate
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Enda Pajela, ISP Coordinator
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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11
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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ACSI Competitions (Grades 3 - 12) Academic and Fine Arts, Art Cadre (Lower School), Math Olympics (Lower and Middle School), Minis and Ponies Cheerleading (Lower School), National Honor Society (Middle and Upper School), Safety Patrol Team (Grades 4 and 5), Spring Mission Trip Teams (High School), Student Government (Middle and Upper School), TAPPS Competitions (Middle and Upper School), Yearbook and School Newspaper (Upper School), Young Authors Competition (Grades 1 - 5)