Ocala Preparatory Academy-Holistic Faith Based K-12 Education vs. The Cornerstone School
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School Overview
School
The Cornerstone SchoolElementary school
Top Rankings
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Overview
Ocala Preparatory Academy (OPA) is a K-12 private school founded in 2016.
We provide holistic education: development & engagement of all aspects of the learner, including mind, body, and spirit.
Our students enjoy hands on learning and learning with their peers.
We are a faith based (Christian) private school.We believe that physical activity, during the instructional day, assists with the learning process.
Consequently, all K-12 students go outside, either to enjoy learning in a different environment or to participate in various intramural sports, activities, games or physical education.As a result, our students are inspired to learn and excel! Our students thrive in our small classes, offering hands on, project based and holistic options whenever possible.
The Cornerstone School serves 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC).
The student:teacher of The Cornerstone School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
We are an inclusion school that offers ESE classses. Complete a pre-admissions reqeust form to discuss your child's needs.
Academic Support Program
Year Founded
2016
1982
Students Body
Total Students
70 students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
52
Kindergarten Students
6
23
Grade 1 Students
5
29
Grade 2 Students
5
24
Grade 3 Students
5
26
Grade 4 Students
7
25
Grade 5 Students
7
23
Grade 6 Students
8
26
Grade 7 Students
8
23
Grade 8 Students
5
18
Grade 9 Students
7
-
Grade 10 Students
4
-
Grade 11 Students
2
-
Grade 12 Students
1
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
16 teachers
Average Class Size
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20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform shirts, zippered sweatshirts with jeans or khakis (no ripped pants or shorts))
(Uniform shirts, zippered sweatshirts with jeans or khakis (no ripped pants or shorts))
Casual
(Polo shirts)
(Polo shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,250
$7,500
Tuition Notes
Our base tuition is $10,250 with additional fees depending on student needs and required incidentals. See our website at www.ocalaprepacademy.com for more information.
Please contact us for updated tuition rates.
% on Financial Aid
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12%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$3,000
Admissions Director
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Lucy Lesbirel
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Chess, National Junior Honors Society, Robotics