Belltower Montessori Academy vs. St. Edward Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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School History
Overview
Belltower Montessori Academy serves 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS), the Association Montessori International (AMI) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of Belltower Montessori Academy is 154:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
The educational mission of the Church is to teach the Good News and to create community while providing service to the entire human family.
The Catholic school teaches this message, fosters community, and models service.
Our schools have a clear focus as centers where the Church evangelizes, educates and contributes to the formation of a healthy and morally sound lifestyle.
In doing this the Catholic school fosters each individual's growth in personal holiness and his/her relationship to Christ.
The Catholic school is dedicated to academic excellence, reinforcing a sense of social concern, and encouraging a life balanced by social and physical activities.
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
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1947
Students Body
Total Students
154 students
321 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
137
15
Kindergarten Students
17
52
Grade 1 Students
-
19
Grade 2 Students
-
21
Grade 3 Students
-
26
Grade 4 Students
-
25
Grade 5 Students
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54
Grade 6 Students
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36
Grade 7 Students
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34
Grade 8 Students
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39
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
15 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:154
1:21
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$4,050
Tuition Notes
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Registration $225. per student Graduated tuition for more students in the family.Service 20 hours or $400. Preschool tuition is $625. for five days a month;375 for three days;250. for two days. (Hours 6 am to 6 pm.)
% on Financial Aid
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2%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$500
Acceptance Rate
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97%
Admissions Associate
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Mrs. Nancy Flores
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Academic Decathlon, Current Events Contests, History Day Competition, Johns Hopkins CTY Talent Search, Music Lessons, Music Lessons - Drums, Music Lessons - Keyboard, Music Lessons - Violin, Science Fair - STEP Conference, Spelling Bee, Vocal Lessons