Rocky Mountain Christian Academy

9447 Niwot Rd
Longmont, CO 80503
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Rocky Mountain Christian Academy Photo #1 - Nations Day | For the entire month of October, students in grades K-5 study a particular nation in each classroom, including overviews of that country's history, language, culture, art, music, and much more. This study includes many hands-on activities and special art projects designed to teach students the "tools" for learning about and appreciating other cultures.
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy Photo #2 - RMCA provides classical and Christian education to students in preschool through 8th grade. Our faith-based curriculum gives students an education that surpasses the expectations of every accelerated program in the area. RMCA teachers partner with parents creating a community where Jesus Christ is exalted, parents are honored, students are treasured and teachers are esteemed.
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy Photo #3 - RMCA is a classical and Christian school dedicated to equipping students to impact their world for Christ by igniting a life-long passion to pursue truth, goodness, and beauty.
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy Photo #4 - Middle School Outdoor Education Retreat | Survival education. Zipline thrills. Smoky campfires. Night hikes. Camp food. Lifelong memories.
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy Photo #5 - 8th Grade Critical Thinking Project | Each year, 8th grade students choose a controversial topic and spend the year researching it, forming an argument, writing a paper, and preparing a presentation.
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy Photo #6 - Our standardized test scores remain in the upper quartile nationally. Every year, RMCA students in grades 2-8 take the Stanford 10 test. Our scores are compared nationally and are consistently superior to national norms without any efforts to directly prepare our students for these exams.
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy Photo #7 - RMCA's preschool provides children with a loving, secure environment in which to learn and grow. Our developmentally responsive programs for ages 3-5 encourage learning through play. Spacious and welcoming classrooms allow for activities that are both child and teacher initiated.
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy Photo #8 - "I thank God that my kids attend RMCA. This school has made a huge difference in their moral character. They love God and they enjoy learning the Bible. They are respectful and considerate to adults and peers. And all three of my girls have held on to that glimmer of innocence." - RMCA parent
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy Photo #9 - The middle school program continues to build on the well-rounded classical and Christian foundation laid in the elementary years. There is a greater emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills, including the study of formal logic. Special care is taken to nurture students through the social and emotional challenges of adolescence.
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy Photo #10 - 7th & 8th Grade Washington DC Trip | 6 day journey led by RMCA teacher and owner of Classical Christian Tours. "Students walk away enriched by their experience and in awe of what our founders achieved as they explore the unique combination of faith and reason. "
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy provides classical andChristian education to students in preschool through 8thgrade.
Our faith-based curriculum gives students an education thatsurpasses the expectations of every accelerated program in thearea.
RMCA teachers partner with parents creating a community whereJesus Christ is exalted, parents are honored, students aretreasured and teachers are esteemed.
Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Students: 200 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,813
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious AffiliationChristian
Grades OfferedGrades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded1993

Student Body

Total Students200 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade Rocky Mountain Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size16 students
Classroom Dress CodeCasual
(classic polo/oxford style shirts, sweaters, cardigan and vests, classic chino style pants/shorts, skirts, skorts or jumpers (solid colors))

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost$6,813
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Tuition NotesPreschool: $2,547-$5,886 (depending on program) Kindergarten: $4,703-$6,813 (depending on program) Grades 1-5: $6,813 Grades 6-8: $7,003
Admissions DirectorBetsy Weber

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
Jazz, PTO

Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Guitar

School Notes

  • RMCA is a classically-inspired school community where education is an Atmosphere, a Discipline, and a Life.  We are dedicated to inspiring students to a lifelong passionate pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty, and equipping them to impact their world for Christ.
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Students: 200 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,813
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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