Kingston Catholic School vs. High Meadow School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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School History
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Overview
Kingston Catholic School is a co-educational pre-school, elementary, and middle school of the Archdiocese of New York. Guided by a fully accredited lay staff we stress the complete education of the whole person...mind, body, and spirit.
High Meadow is a progressive, independent school that fosters creative and intellectual discovery, civic engagement, and personal growth through a relevant, rigorous curriculum.
Our diverse and inclusive culture honors each child`s approach to constructing knowledge, and encourages risk-taking in academic and artistic pursuits.
We celebrate the joy of learning and the power of community by joining teachers, students and parents through volunteerism and school-wide cultural events.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Orton-Gillingham/Neuhaus Tutoring Center for Dyslexic Children
Year Founded
1913
1984
Students Body
Total Students
233 students
184 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
12
Pre-K Students
13
40
Kindergarten Students
22
12
Grade 1 Students
23
14
Grade 2 Students
19
13
Grade 3 Students
24
13
Grade 4 Students
18
14
Grade 5 Students
35
19
Grade 6 Students
24
16
Grade 7 Students
18
18
Grade 8 Students
37
13
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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75%
Average Class Size
25
15
Number of AP Classes
3
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:21
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$13,000
Tuition Notes
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The Financial Aid process begins in February for the following academic year. HMS reserves 10% of the operating budget to assist families in need. Eligibility is determined by submitting an online application FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment and relevant
% on Financial Aid
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8%
Admissions Director
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Doris Gonzalez Easton
Admissions Associate
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Leah Glennon
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Book Club, Choir, CYO Basketball, Dance, Instrumental Music, Intramural Basketball, Musical Theater, National Jr. Honor Society, Science Club, Student Council, Volleyball
After School Clubs, Arts classes and After-care programs are offered Monday through Friday. Summer Arts Camp runs for the first four weeks of summer., Before and After Care, Summer Camp