Greater Refuge Temple Christian Academy vs. Amherst Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Amherst Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Advanced Degrees
Overview
The Greater Refuge Temple Christian Academy creates excellence in education by offering a challenging bible-based curriculum which builds on the strengths of our students; producing individuals that will be productive to self, home, and community.
We believe that by creating a wholesome christian environment our students will be propelled to excel, reach and maximize their greatest potential.
Amherst Christian Academy is a ministry of Creekside Assembly of God.
The church & school have racially nondiscriminatory policy and therefore, shall not discriminate against members, applicants, students, and others on the basis of race, color or national or ethnic origin Amherst Christian Academy is a fundamental Christian school with an "Open Door Policy" to all "Born Again" Christian families.
All biblical forms of Christian worship will be encouraged, but will not be openly taught by the school staff.
We do believe in the full gospel expression as it is taught in the Holy Scripture.
Freedom of worship during chapel and devotional times in each person's own way is allowed.
Grades Offered
PK-5
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Year Founded
n/a
1975
Students Body
Total Students
32 students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
12
Pre-K Students
3
5
Kindergarten Students
6
3
Grade 1 Students
5
7
Grade 2 Students
3
3
Grade 3 Students
4
4
Grade 4 Students
8
5
Grade 5 Students
3
1
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Grade 7 Students
-
1
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
-
2
Grade 10 Students
-
2
Grade 11 Students
-
3
Grade 12 Students
-
1
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
4 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
99%
Average Class Size
n/a
9
Number of AP Classes
n/a
8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(Polos and khakis)
(Polos and khakis)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$5,300
Tuition Notes
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Tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year:
Daycare (18 mo. – 3 years), 2 days a week: $145.00 per week
Daycare (18 mo. – 3 years), 3 days a week: $205.00 per week
Daycare (18 mo. – 3 years), 5 days a week: $300.00 per weekDaycare (3 - 4 years old), 2 days a week: $135.00 per week
Daycare (3 - 4 years old), 3 days a week: $190.00 per week
Daycare (3 - 4 years old), 5 days a week: $275.00 per weekPre-Kindergarten, 3 days a week: $3,500.00
Pre-Kindergarten – 6th Grade, 5 days a week: $5,300.00
7th – 12th Grade: $4,100.00
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
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Michael Caban
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Student Government, Yearbook Committee