Park Avenue Christian Academy vs. Merritt Island Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Park Avenue Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Student Body
Merritt Island Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
Park Avenue Christian Academy serves 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The student:teacher of Park Avenue Christian Academy is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Baptist.
Merritt Island Christian School's emphasis on excellence in academics begins first with our experienced and talented faculty members, chosen from their strength as role models, backed by outstanding educational credentials and a proven ability to connect with students; our faculty members are dedicated to teaching challenging academic classes within a biblical perspective.
The purpose at Merritt Island Christian School is to promote academic, spiritual, physical and social development with an aggressive program of excellence in preschool through twelfth grade.
Our desire is to provide a comprehensive educational experience that will build spiritual strength, character and equip each student with the tools they need to continue their studies successfully at the college level.
These goals are accomplished through a well-established curriculum, and instruction from a faculty of degreed and certified teachers.
The Mission of Merritt Island Christian School is to lead students to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, inspire them to academic excellence and to equip them to impact their community through the biblical principles of character, leadership and service.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
n/a
1977
Students Body
Total Students
332 students
370 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
61
98
Kindergarten Students
60
16
Grade 1 Students
37
26
Grade 2 Students
35
24
Grade 3 Students
30
20
Grade 4 Students
33
24
Grade 5 Students
-
14
Grade 6 Students
33
22
Grade 7 Students
43
20
Grade 8 Students
-
25
Grade 9 Students
-
21
Grade 10 Students
-
30
Grade 11 Students
-
18
Grade 12 Students
-
12
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
91 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
99%
Average Class Size
n/a
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:4
Average SAT score
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1220
Average ACT score
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25
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$10,978
Tuition Notes
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Tuition cost is that of 9th-12th grade. Younger grades decrease. To learn more, see here: https://micscougars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Schedule-of-Tuition-and-Fees-2020-2021-New-Enrollees-Website.pdf
Admissions Director
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Margaret Davis
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
27
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Backgammon Club, Checkers Club, Chess Club, Coffee/Cookies/Conversations Club, Community Outreach Club, Cultural Foods Club, Dance Club, Debate Club, Drama Club, Etiquette Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hispanic Honor Society, Hospitality Club, Improv Club, Man Cave Club, missions club, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Poster Club, Scrabble Club, Sign Language Club, Student Government, Surf Club, The Jewish Experience Club, The Servant Leader Club, Worship Team