Friendship Christian School vs. Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
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Mt. Juliet Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Overview
Friendship Christian nurtures strong faith and strong minds in pre-kindergartners through high school seniors.
Why we do what we do: We believe that offering exceptional academics, arts, athletics, and service, presented through a Christian worldview, is the greatest way to prepare students for all aspects of life.
Located fifteen minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Mt. Juliet Christian Academy (MJCA) is a private Christian school that is a ministry of First Baptist Church Mt.
Juliet. MJCA is accredited by ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and Cognia (formerly known as AdvancED).
As a college-preparatory school that serves over 700+ students in PK-1 through 12th grade, we extend a variety of opportunities through numerous academic, fine arts, and athletic programs, including a formal leadership academy.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1973
1979
Students Body
Total Students
495 students
683 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
134
Kindergarten Students
26
48
Grade 1 Students
25
52
Grade 2 Students
14
50
Grade 3 Students
30
52
Grade 4 Students
24
35
Grade 5 Students
24
41
Grade 6 Students
27
45
Grade 7 Students
41
46
Grade 8 Students
46
50
Grade 9 Students
53
33
Grade 10 Students
51
29
Grade 11 Students
53
37
Grade 12 Students
49
31
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
47 teachers
Average Class Size
16
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
4
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:15
Average ACT score
25
21
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki pants or shorts, plaid skirts with polo and oxford shirt options)
(Khaki pants or shorts, plaid skirts with polo and oxford shirt options)
Casual
(Uniforms are worn K-12th grade)
(Uniforms are worn K-12th grade)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$11,450
$10,460
Tuition Notes
$11,450 (6th-12th)
$11,100 (1st-5th)
$10,300 (K)
$4,800-$8,475 (PreK)
Tuition varies by grade. Monthly payment plans available. Tuition assistance available.
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
Kimberly Tune
Brittany Brown
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Basketball, Bowling, Drama, Flag Football, Intramural Sports: Kickball, Jump Rope, National Honor Society (NHS), Science Olympiad Team, Student Council, Yearbook, Youth Leadership Wilson
Chess Club, FFA, Journalism, Mission Trips & Mission Projects, National Honor Society, Pep Band, Praise Band, SLA (Student Leadership Academy), Student Council