St. John The Evangelist School vs. Grace Brethren Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Grace Brethren Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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Student Body
Overview
The mission of St. John the Evangelist Parish School is to be a respectful Catholic environment where the invitation to become citizen-disciples of Jesus Christ is manifested in its learners and teachers.
Formed through a spirit of trust and cooperation, we are dedicated to religious formation, academic achievement, and appropriate social development.
In all we do, we celebrate the unique gift of God in each person and strive to capture the dream of God for all who make up the community of St. John's School.
GBCS is a fully accredited, Christian School with a mission to provide an environment of academic excellence conducive to developing educated citizens with a Biblical worldview who are prepared to represent our Lord Jesus Christ in all walks of life.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
NILD Discovery Program
Year Founded
1961
1965
Students Body
Total Students
225 students
500 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
35
Kindergarten Students
17
23
Grade 1 Students
23
22
Grade 2 Students
22
28
Grade 3 Students
21
40
Grade 4 Students
28
43
Grade 5 Students
24
37
Grade 6 Students
23
42
Grade 7 Students
27
66
Grade 8 Students
21
41
Grade 9 Students
-
36
Grade 10 Students
-
33
Grade 11 Students
-
23
Grade 12 Students
-
31
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
43 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
33%
Average Class Size
22
18
Number of AP Classes
n/a
4
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:12
Average SAT score
n/a
1090
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Winter: jumper, skirt, sweater and white blouse for girls; boys - blue pants; oxford white shirt; tie and sweater. Warm weather uniform: shorts & polo; skort & polo; pants and polo. PreK & K wear PE Uniform all year.)
(Winter: jumper, skirt, sweater and white blouse for girls; boys - blue pants; oxford white shirt; tie and sweater. Warm weather uniform: shorts & polo; skort & polo; pants and polo. PreK & K wear PE Uniform all year.)
Casual
(School shirt required, khaki pants)
(School shirt required, khaki pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,400
$9,350
Tuition Notes
1-child Catholic: $6400; Pre-K $7000 (full day program); Non-Catholic - $8800
Tuition ranges from 9350 for elementary to 10,990 for high school beginning for the 2016-17 school year.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,900
Acceptance Rate
95%
70%
Admissions Director
n/a
Dr. Prince Frimpong
Admissions Associate
n/a
Pam Porter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess Club, Math Club, Service Club for Jr. High Students
band, choir, drama