St. Mary Elementary School vs. Fairfield Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School History
Fairfield Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Overview
St. Mary School provides excellent Catholic education to students in grades Pre-K -8th and welcomes families from all faiths.
MISSION STATEMENT Fairfield Christian Academy partners with parents to educate and minister with excellence to the whole child: spiritually, academically, emotionally, physically, and socially in a Christian community of faith.
VISION STATEMENT Fairfield Christian Academy equips preschool through 12th grade students with a Biblical world view in concert with an excellent college preparatory foundation to impact their world as passionate, competent ambassadors for Christ.
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
ADD/ADHD; Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1864
1998
Students Body
Total Students
252 students
633 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
82
Pre-K Students
54
42
Kindergarten Students
15
57
Grade 1 Students
25
51
Grade 2 Students
15
36
Grade 3 Students
13
30
Grade 4 Students
14
37
Grade 5 Students
20
36
Grade 6 Students
19
25
Grade 7 Students
38
43
Grade 8 Students
39
37
Grade 9 Students
-
27
Grade 10 Students
-
45
Grade 11 Students
-
42
Grade 12 Students
-
43
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
44 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
99%
45%
Average Class Size
20
22
Number of AP Classes
10
1
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1200
Average ACT score
n/a
24
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(We have uniform requirements for grades K-5 and 6-8. Please see our website for more information.)
(We have uniform requirements for grades K-5 and 6-8. Please see our website for more information.)
Formal
(Uniform - Khaki pants, polo shirts, uniform skirts, shorts. Dress shirt and tie on Chapel day for boys - white or blue oxford.)
(Uniform - Khaki pants, polo shirts, uniform skirts, shorts. Dress shirt and tie on Chapel day for boys - white or blue oxford.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,500
$7,500
Tuition Notes
St. Mary School offers affordable tuition rates and tuition assistance for those who qualify.
Please check the website for the tuition break down by grade and number of students enrolled in a family.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Angie Eisenacher
Kara Stephens
Admissions Associate
n/a
Heather Keener
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
28
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Battle of the Books
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir and BandSpring Musical
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
FCA Visual Media TeamHigh School Quiz Team
Math CompetitionMentoring Program
Missions ProgramMissions Week
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor SocietyNational Art Honor Society
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Art Honor Society
Peer Tutoring (Math & Writing)Science Club
Science FairService Requirement
Student CouncilStudent In Service Leadership (SEISL)
Visual Media ProgramYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art CompetitionsBand
ChorusDrama Productions
Knight SingersMarching Band
Pep BandPraise Team
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ArcheryPersonal Fitness