Kingswood Academy vs. The Goddard School
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School Overview
Overview
Kingswood Academy supports parents in their role as primary educators of their children.
We educate the whole child, developing not only the intellectual capacities of our students, but also the moral, spiritual, and physical aspects as well.
Kingswood Academy is a Catholic grade school servicing grades PreK through 8.
We offer full and half day PreK and full day Kindergarten.
We are in the Diocese of Joliet and recognized as a Catholic school but Kingswood Academy is an independant school.
Kingswood Academy teaches a Classical Curriculum. We do not teach or follow Common Core.
Our students are challenged not only in their education but in their spiritual lives.
The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com. Learning for fun. Learning for life.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-K
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Year Founded
1996
2013
Students Body
Total Students
149 students
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Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
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Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
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Kindergarten Students
17
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Grade 1 Students
17
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Grade 2 Students
19
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Grade 3 Students
11
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Grade 4 Students
9
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Grade 5 Students
20
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Grade 6 Students
19
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Grade 7 Students
12
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Grade 8 Students
10
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
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Average Class Size
14
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform designed by Schoolbelles)
(Uniform designed by Schoolbelles)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,400
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% on Financial Aid
40%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Bernadette McCarthy
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Admissions Associate
Kat Beckert
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Performing Arts Club, Writing Club
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