Azalea City Montessori vs. Prichard Preparatory School
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School Overview
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Prichard Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
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Overview
Azalea City Montessori serves 43 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Other Montessori association(s).
The student:teacher of Azalea City Montessori is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
The mission of Prichard Preparatory School is to educate students academically, spiritually and culturally and to develop their character in preparation for the pursuit of collegiate degrees. Prichard Prep is accredited by Cognia and the Alabama Independent School Association. Prichard Prep serves students from PreK4 through 5th grade and caps classes at 16 students to ensure every student gets the one-on-one instruction they need to be successful.
Each student is a valued individual with unique intellectual, social and spiritual needs.
Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches that will assist them in achieving their highest potential.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
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2008
Students Body
Total Students
43 students
185 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
32
Kindergarten Students
8
32
Grade 1 Students
4
32
Grade 2 Students
2
30
Grade 3 Students
5
27
Grade 4 Students
5
16
Grade 5 Students
3
16
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
15 teachers
Average Class Size
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16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Mar. 1 / Apr. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$2,150
Tuition Notes
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While the cost of educating a student at PPS is $8,150.00 annually, parents are asked to pay a monthly tuition of $215.00 for Kindergarten through 5th grade, and $250.00 per month for Pre-K4 students.
The difference is made up through donations to PPS.
Acceptance Rate
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80%
Admissions Director
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Portia Green
Admissions Associate
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Richelle Dingle
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Choir, National Elementary Honor Society, Newspaper Staff, Student Government Association, Track and Field