Vail Christian Academy vs. Vail Mountain School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Vail Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
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School History
Overview
Vail Christian Academy is a life preparatory, private Christian school serving students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
We desire to serve students and families who have a passion to learn, grow, and discover their God-given skills and talents, and who have a heart open to the love of Jesus.
"Preparing tomorrow's leaders today by providing academic excellence within a Christian worldview.".
Our Mission: Develop Character, Seek Knowledge, and Build Community..
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Yes
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Year Founded
1996
1962
Students Body
Total Students
107 students
418 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
12%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
13
20
Grade 1 Students
8
27
Grade 2 Students
10
30
Grade 3 Students
13
31
Grade 4 Students
9
23
Grade 5 Students
13
32
Grade 6 Students
17
35
Grade 7 Students
10
31
Grade 8 Students
14
40
Grade 9 Students
-
36
Grade 10 Students
-
32
Grade 11 Students
-
39
Grade 12 Students
-
42
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
63 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
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Average Class Size
15
15
Number of AP Classes
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12
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki, collared shirts, school uniforms)
(Khaki, collared shirts, school uniforms)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$11,200
$34,600
Tuition Notes
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade: $11,200
3rd Grade - 5th Grade: $14,900
6th Grade - 8th Grade: $17,400
Tuition varies according to grade. Please visit school website for details.
% on Financial Aid
35%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,900
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Acceptance Rate
100%
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Admissions Director
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Jeremy Thelen & Jen Bill
Admissions Associate
Kirsten Shaw
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubService projects
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtChapel Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Outdoor Education