St. Mary's School of Piscataway 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 philosophy of St. Mary's School of Piscataway is to foster the development of the whole child as a person in a Christ-centered environment.
We focus on five developmental dimensions of the whole person: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Recognizing the parent as the primary educator of the child, this educational community promotes a spirit of caring, joy and cooperation among those involved with the education of the child.
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
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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NILD Discovery Program
Year Founded
1961
1965
Students Body
Total Students
197 students
500 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
35
Kindergarten Students
22
23
Grade 1 Students
22
22
Grade 2 Students
16
28
Grade 3 Students
20
40
Grade 4 Students
16
43
Grade 5 Students
16
37
Grade 6 Students
18
42
Grade 7 Students
14
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
14 teachers
43 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
33%
Average Class Size
15
18
Number of AP Classes
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4
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:12
Average SAT score
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1090
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(There are uniform guidelines )
(There are uniform guidelines )
Casual
(School shirt required, khaki pants)
(School shirt required, khaki pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,495
$9,350
Tuition Notes
There are scholarship opportunities available for Catholic students and additional scholarships are available for all students.
Tuition ranges from 9350 for elementary to 10,990 for high school beginning for the 2016-17 school year.
% on Financial Aid
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10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$1,900
Acceptance Rate
95%
70%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Kathy Weslowski
Dr. Prince Frimpong
Admissions Associate
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Pam Porter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band Instruction for Grades 4-8, Chess Club, Karate, Peer Tutoring, Robotics
band, choir, drama