Evansville Day School vs. Montessori Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Evansville Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
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School History
Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
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Advanced Degrees
Overview
Founded in 1946, Evansville Day School is the only regional independent, coeducational college-preparatory day school for grades Jr. Prekindergarten-12. In partnership with parents, Evansville Day School offers a student-centered program supported by a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that encourages each student to strive for excellence in mind, body, and human spirit.
Montessori Academy promotes joy of learning and strives to prepare each student for the next level of education.
We adhere to the principles and ideas of Dr. Maria Montessori.
The Academy`s curriculum implements the Montessori philosophy and methodology at the preprimary level and combines these with more traditional approaches in the elementary program.
The first priority is to offer a quality education.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-3
Blue Ribbon School
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No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1946
1979
Students Body
Total Students
281 students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
71
Kindergarten Students
23
26
Grade 1 Students
22
11
Grade 2 Students
20
6
Grade 3 Students
24
8
Grade 4 Students
20
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Grade 5 Students
20
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Grade 6 Students
14
-
Grade 7 Students
25
-
Grade 8 Students
19
-
Grade 9 Students
11
-
Grade 10 Students
21
-
Grade 11 Students
22
-
Grade 12 Students
5
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
6 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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80%
Average Class Size
10
20
Number of AP Classes
18
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:20
Average SAT score
1240
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Average ACT score
25
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki pants/shorts/skirt and shirt with a collar)
(Khaki pants/shorts/skirt and shirt with a collar)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 15
Tuition Cost
$18,000
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Tuition Notes
Tuition varies from part-time preschool through upper grade levels. Range is $9958-19818.
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% on Financial Aid
65%
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Admissions Director
Karen Chatmon
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
16
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Team, Battle of the Books Team, Chess Club, Choir, Drama productions, Fine Arts, Fine Arts Competitions, Fitness Club, Gaming Club, Instrumental Music, Mock Trial Team, Music competitions, Pom Squad, Robotics Club, Speech Team, We the People
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