Jeffersonville Country Day School vs. Penn Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Jeffersonville Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Penn Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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ACT Score
Advanced Degrees
Sports offered
Overview
Established in 1989, Jeffersonville Country Day School (JCDS) has been serving the area of Norristown and surrounding comunities for their Early Childhood educatiinal needs.
JCDS is licensed by the Department of Education and the Department of Human Services We are participating in the Keystone STARS program, with a STAR 3 rating.
Penn Christian Academy is preparing Christian leaders of the future in a highly diverse, multicultural school community through biblically based instruction and small classroom sizes. Our commitment to fostering a diverse and unique learning community is reflected in our faculty, students, and staff.
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-9
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
ASD, Visual and Language-based support,
Year Founded
1989
1966
Students Body
Total Students
21 students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
9
-
Pre-K Students
10
30
Kindergarten Students
2
11
Grade 1 Students
-
12
Grade 2 Students
-
15
Grade 3 Students
-
10
Grade 4 Students
-
10
Grade 6 Students
-
8
Grade 7 Students
-
8
Grade 9 Students
-
1
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
99%
Average Class Size
n/a
13
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:21
1:4
Average ACT score
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34
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Standardized Dress/Uniform)
(Standardized Dress/Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$248
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Tuition Notes
Cost of tuition is weekly
We offer a variety of financial aid, grants, and scholarships to make a PCA education obtainable for every family.
Acceptance Rate
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85%
Admissions Director
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Jaime Bucher
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Art, Band, Chess, Drama, Math, Praise Dance, Praise Team, Robotics, Science Explorers, Soccer Shots, Violin, Vocal, Yearbook