Abilene Christian Schools vs. St. Johns Episcopal School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Abilene Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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St. Johns Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Overview
Childers Classical Institute was founded in 1906, and from that beginning, Abilene Christian Schools has consistently achieved academic excellence by providing quality education in a Christian-oriented atmosphere.
ACS is a fully accredited kindergarten through 12th grade private school.
Abilene Christian Schools provides caring, concerned faculty; limited teacher/student ratio; individual attention; consistently higher academic scores; and full array of extracurricular activities.
Since 1952, St. John's Episcopal School has provided a learning environment founded upon the idea that learning and spiritual growth should be inclusive - recognizing each student's potential to become a force for good in creating a better world.
A private school for girls and boys, 2 years old through 5th Grade, our teachers support, stretch and challenge our students to become resilient, self-reliant, independent learners and thinkers.
St. John's students move on to higher education where, in past years, alumni include numerous valedictorians, salutatorians, National Merit finalists, gifted scholars, musicians and athletes.
Their accomplishments speak for themselves and show how important it is to receive a strong educational foundation early on.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-5
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
n/a
1952
Students Body
Total Students
430 students
267 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
26%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
164
Kindergarten Students
62
26
Grade 1 Students
34
29
Grade 2 Students
31
16
Grade 3 Students
29
12
Grade 4 Students
29
10
Grade 5 Students
19
10
Grade 6 Students
27
-
Grade 7 Students
33
-
Grade 8 Students
23
-
Grade 9 Students
30
-
Grade 10 Students
27
-
Grade 11 Students
26
-
Grade 12 Students
16
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
1%
Average Class Size
20
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:43
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,700
$8,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from 8350 - 9125 for different grade levels. Pre-K tuitions are less and depend upon the days/schedules chosen.
Pre School $5720 - $7490
Elementary $9150
% on Financial Aid
n/a
46%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
Jean Campbell
Jordan Yates
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir
Acolytes, Choir, Spirit Team, Student Council