Beginnings Montessori School vs. Calvary Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Beginnings Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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Calvary Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Overview
Beginnings Montessori School serves 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).
The student:teacher of Beginnings Montessori School is 22:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
The school has been serving our community for over 50 years and has been fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International since 1995 and by the Middle States Association since 2008.
The mission of Calvary Christian Academy is to provide a quality, Christ-centered education that is based on the Word of God.
Train the whole child spiritually, mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically to be prepared to the fullest for the glory of God.
Grades Offered
PK-5
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1978
1972
Students Body
Total Students
67 students
322 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
0%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
10
Pre-K Students
40
35
Kindergarten Students
5
19
Grade 1 Students
7
11
Grade 2 Students
2
21
Grade 3 Students
6
18
Grade 4 Students
4
18
Grade 5 Students
3
22
Grade 6 Students
-
23
Grade 7 Students
-
19
Grade 8 Students
-
20
Grade 9 Students
-
15
Grade 10 Students
-
12
Grade 11 Students
-
12
Grade 12 Students
-
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
20%
Average Class Size
20
17
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:22
1:18
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Khaki pants and polo shirts)
(Khaki pants and polo shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,900
$5,229
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition costs range from $4,350 annually for full-day kindergarten to $5,229 annually for high school. Elementary tuition is $5,081, and Middle School tuition is $5,179 annually. Call the school for information on Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 rates, as well as Daycare costs. (Preschool costs range from $3,150 for half days to $8,390 for full days annually.) Tuition cost covers all fees except for students playing sports. A Homeschool fee applies to students participating in our Homeschool Umbrella Program.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,000
Admissions Director
n/a
Dan Thompson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
1
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Robotics