Vail Mountain School vs. Vail Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Vail Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
School History
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Overview
Our Mission: Develop Character, Seek Knowledge, and Build Community..
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.".
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1962
1996
Students Body
Total Students
418 students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
1%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
20
6
Grade 1 Students
27
9
Grade 2 Students
30
10
Grade 3 Students
31
8
Grade 4 Students
23
12
Grade 5 Students
32
12
Grade 6 Students
35
10
Grade 7 Students
31
12
Grade 8 Students
40
5
Grade 9 Students
36
-
Grade 10 Students
32
-
Grade 11 Students
39
-
Grade 12 Students
42
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
20%
Average Class Size
15
15
Number of AP Classes
12
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Khaki, collared shirts, school uniforms)
(Khaki, collared shirts, school uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies according to grade. Please visit school website for details.
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade: $10,900
3rd Grade - 5th Grade: $14,500
6th Grade - 8th Grade: $16,900
% on Financial Aid
26%
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$7,900
Admissions Director
Jeremy Thelen & Jen Bill
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Admissions Associate
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Kirsten Shaw
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Art, Chapel Band, Chess Club, Outdoor Education, Service projects, Yearbook