Providence Montessori School vs. Lexington Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Lexington Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Overview
We are Providence Montessori School, the oldest Montessori School in Kentucky, and the only American Montessori Society (AMS), accredited school in Central Kentucky. Providence is a member of the International Montessori Council and also accredited with the NCPSA. We provide a quality and comprehensive Montessori program for approximately 300 students agest 18 month to 14 years (Toddlers through 8th grade).
Thank you for your interest in Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) and its programs. We recognize that as a parent, one of the most important decisions that you will make is where your child will attend school. As you are making this important decision, we invite you to explore our school. Learn how we are committed to "equipping and nurturing students to fulfill God`s calling on their lives through Christ-centered Education."
It all begins with the preschool and concludes with high school graduation. Our desire is to help students develop a love for learning as well as a love for Jesus. A true education provides relevant and balanced curricular offerings to cultivate growth in the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, and creative areas of life.
At LCA, we employ a variety of teaching strategies large group, small group, experiential, hands-on, and individualized - to help our students develop life skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity. Our goal is to encourage and nurture each student as they develop their skills in a Christ-centered environment.
LCA is proud to offer a rich co-curricular program which includes an award-winning fine arts program, athletics program rich in tradition, and clubs/activities to serve students in the areas of leadership, service, and technology.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
1965
1989
Students Body
Total Students
286 students
1412 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
35
-
Pre-K Students
56
153
Kindergarten Students
23
84
Grade 1 Students
25
83
Grade 2 Students
18
88
Grade 3 Students
24
79
Grade 4 Students
21
70
Grade 5 Students
20
82
Grade 6 Students
22
100
Grade 7 Students
17
117
Grade 8 Students
25
118
Grade 9 Students
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123
Grade 10 Students
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106
Grade 11 Students
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97
Grade 12 Students
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112
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
150 teachers
Average Class Size
25
18
Number of AP Classes
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18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:9
Average SAT score
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1373
Average ACT score
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25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Standardized Dress Code)
(Standardized Dress Code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Aug. 1 / Sep. 1
Tuition Notes
see webpage
Tuition varies based on the program. Range is between $2,099-$14,896. Tuition Assistance is available for TK-12th grade students.
% on Financial Aid
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20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$5,000
Admissions Director
Joellen Kuhn
Lesley Sizemore-Hardin
Admissions Associate
Office Providence Montessor
Melanie Steier
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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19
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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21
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Academic Team, Beta Club, Biblical Leadership Program, Chapel Committee, Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, Chorus, Drum Line, French Club, International Leadership Trips, Junior High sports, Mission trips, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Pep Band, Pep Club, Robotics, Student Ambassador Program, Student Government, Theatre Club, Tri-M Society, Youth sports programs