St. Mary Academy vs. Portsmouth Christian Academy
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School Overview
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St. Mary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
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Portsmouth Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
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Overview
St. Mary Academy, founded in 1912, is a regional elementary school, located in Dover, New Hampshire, and operated under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester.
As a Catholic Christian School, St. Mary Academy strives to be a community of peace, justice and love, modeled on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
This mission is grounded in a program which emphasizes faith development, personal responsibility, mutual respect, academic achievement and service to others.
Each child is encouraged to develop his own gifts to their fullest potential while appreciating and supporting the uniqueness of each person.
PCA in a non-profit, Pre-K through Grade 12 private Christian day school located in Dover, NH. The classical approach to education forms the foundation of our program.
Math and reading differentiation in preschool through Grade 8; and college-prep, honors and AP courses allow differentiation in Grades 9-12.
Mandarin Chinese and Spanish begins in kindergarten. STEM initiatives supported across all school levels.
Full-complement of music, theater, art and athletic programs. Curriculum is developmentally appropriate and encourages cognitive growth in all disciplines.
Faculty review of the curriculum is an ongoing process that provides the means to add enrichment to units, defines the skills that must be mastered at each grade level, and determines the relevance and truth of the curriculum as seen through the light of Scripture.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
See our Mosaic Program
Year Founded
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1979
Students Body
Total Students
266 students
673 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
86
Kindergarten Students
20
45
Grade 1 Students
14
35
Grade 2 Students
19
50
Grade 3 Students
22
41
Grade 4 Students
20
41
Grade 5 Students
49
52
Grade 6 Students
21
55
Grade 7 Students
21
48
Grade 8 Students
53
51
Grade 9 Students
-
41
Grade 10 Students
-
40
Grade 11 Students
-
43
Grade 12 Students
-
45
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
47 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
44%
Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
8
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Khaki pants/skirts/dresses and School Polo)
(Khaki pants/skirts/dresses and School Polo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$16,440
Tuition Notes
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3-Year-Old, 2-Day (T-TH): Full Day – $7,035 | Half Day – $4,475
3-Year-Old, 3-Day (M-W-F): Full Day – $9,940 | Half Day – $6,250
3-Year-Old, 5-Day: Full Day – $12,475 | Half Day – $8,135
4-Year-Old, 3-Day (T-W-TH): Full Day – $9,540 | Half Day – $5,900
4-Year-Old, 5-Day: Full Day – $12,095 | Half Day – $7,490Lower School: Primary (K-2nd): $7,495 – $14,990
Lower School: Elementary (3rd-5th): $7,720 – $15,440
Middle School (6th-8th): $7,740 – $15,480
Upper School (9th-12th): $9,913- $19,825
% on Financial Aid
n/a
40%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
Admissions Director
n/a
Stephen Leavitt
Admissions Associate
n/a
Laura Lupinacci
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
16
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bible Study GroupsFilm Club
League of Extraordinary GentlemenMedical Club
Quiz BowlRobotics Club
Spanish ClubStudent Government
Tutoring ClubWednesday Girls
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts ClubDrama
Theater ArtsWorship Team
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness Club