Takoma Academy Preparatory School
Tel:
(301) 422-3858
Sligo Adventist School is a Christ-Centered academically sound educational institution that is big enough to offer all the extras yet small enough to care.
Our MISSION: Sligo Adventist School believes in relevant Christ-centered education that fosters an environment of Spiritual Growth, Academic Excellence and Personal Accountability.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 276 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,050
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Takoma Academy Preparatory School places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventist |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD |
| Year Founded | 1917 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 276 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 95% State avg.: 32% |
| Students by Grade |
|
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 21 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Students wear uniforms daily. Have chapel dress uniform.) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,050 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is based on being a part of a constituent church, non-constituent church or a community member. |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | L. Roo McKenzie |
| Admissions Associate | Brenda Peace |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, SoccerBasketball, Soccer, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Band after school, Cheerleading, Drill Team "Sligo Pathfinders", Handbell choir after school, Kaizen Karate after school, Praise Team after school, Steel Band after school, WAU Gymnastics after school |
School Notes
- Reading and Writing Specialists
- Accelerated Reader "Independent Reading Program"
- Math & Science Labs
- Computer Instruction
- Library Science
- Before and After School Care Program
- Numerous after-school care programs.
Related Schools
Show me:
People that viewed Takoma Academy Preparatory School also viewed these schools: Takoma Academy, Washington Waldorf School, Grace Episcopal Day School, Montrose Christian School and Baltimore White Marsh Adventist School.
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Takoma Park Grades: 9-12 | 240 students
0.1 miles
8120 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 434-4700 0.1 9-12
240 - Bethesda Grades: PK-12 | 263 students
7.5 miles
4800 Sangamore Road
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 229-6107 7.5 PK-12
263 - Kensington Grades: PK-5 | 102 students
4.8 miles
9411 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 949-5860 4.8 PK-5
102 - RockvilleMontrose Christian School(Baptist)Grades: 6-12 | 60 students
7.2 miles
5100 Randolph Road
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 770-5335 7.2 6-12
60 - RosedaleBaltimore White Marsh Adventist School(Seventh Day Adventist)Grades: PK-8 | 32 students
37 miles
7427 Rossville Blvd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 663-1819 37 PK-8
32
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Choosing a private school is a process with many parts to it. It also takes 18-24 months to complete. This collection of articles deals with the first part of the process in which you begin to look at private schools and what they offer.
Marketing the small private school can be done affordably and effectively. We suggest five easy steps to make that happen.
Solid parent-teacher relationships have always been an important part of K-12 education. During this interminable pandemic, parent-teacher relationships have become even more important.
