Montessori School Of Florence vs. The King's Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
The mission of the Montessori School of Florence is to make available to the children and families of Florence, South Carolina and its surrounding area, both pre-school and elementary education of the highest quality, consistent with the methods and principles of Montessori education.
The school is a private, non-denominational, non-profit corporation operated by the Board of Directors.
The Montessori School of Florence accepts students without regard to race, gender, religion, or national origin.
Established in 1990, The King's Academy is a Christian 4K-12 school with over 300 students.
Located on the campus of Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church, the school provides excellent academic challenges while incorporating training in ministry into every area of a student's life.
The mission of The King's Academy is to provide academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment for children of Christian families.
Mind, Body, Spirit Educating the Whole Student. TKA will promote each child's spiritual, academic, social, moral, and physical development through an educational experience in which the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the authority of the Bible are applied to all areas of curriculum. TKA will teach students of God's love for them, of His desire for them to have a saving relationship through Jesus Christ, and of the need to have their lives led by the Holy Spirit.
TKA will educate students academically and spiritually so they can be prepared for the ministry the Lord has for their lives.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
1976
1990
Students Body
Total Students
145 students
334 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
6%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Nursery Students
15
-
Pre-K Students
50
12
Kindergarten Students
9
28
Grade 1 Students
14
32
Grade 2 Students
11
23
Grade 3 Students
18
19
Grade 4 Students
9
16
Grade 5 Students
12
33
Grade 6 Students
7
19
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
38
Grade 9 Students
-
23
Grade 10 Students
-
19
Grade 11 Students
-
25
Grade 12 Students
-
21
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
33 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
32%
Average Class Size
16
17
Number of AP Classes
n/a
2
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1077
Average ACT score
n/a
21
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(no uniforms)
(no uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$8,772
Tuition Notes
Please contact the school for tuition information
http://tkaflorence.com/index.php/admissions-menu-toplevel/tuition-menu-tuition
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Admissions Director
n/a
Karen Graham
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Beta ClubBook Buddies
Key ClubNational Honor Society
Student GovernmentYearbook
Young Republicans ClubYouth in Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubDrama