Midcoast STEAM Microschool vs. Pen Bay Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Midcoast STEAM Microschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
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Pen Bay Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
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Overview
MSM is a modern one-room K-5 schoolhouse located in Rockland.
Our academic focus is on STEAM (STEAM is like STEM but includes the Arts, so, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics) but our true focus is on cultivating happy healthy children.
We are a small private 'microschool' & afterschool educational program located in the Lincoln St. Center.
Pen Bay Christian School is a 501c(3) non-profit private school owned and operated by Littlefield Memorial Baptist Church.
It was established in 1975 and now serves approximately 135 students in the Pre-School through K4-12 programs.
Students are primarily from the mid-coast region; a majority attending from the RSU 13 and RSU 40 area.
PBCS is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.
Grades Offered
NS-5
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
n/a
1975
Students Body
Total Students
15 students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
3
15
Grade 1 Students
3
15
Grade 2 Students
3
14
Grade 3 Students
3
16
Grade 4 Students
2
8
Grade 5 Students
1
9
Grade 6 Students
-
18
Grade 7 Students
-
11
Grade 8 Students
-
10
Grade 9 Students
-
9
Grade 10 Students
-
3
Grade 11 Students
-
3
Grade 12 Students
-
2
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
99%
n/a
Average Class Size
n/a
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,000
$4,100
Tuition Notes
n/a
All Grades: $4,100 ($410.00 / monthly)
5% discount if paid in full by August 31
Book Fee: $250
% on Financial Aid
n/a
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Admissions Director
Pam Bryer
Rich Lowell
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Art, Digital Imaging, Ice Skating, Music - Instrumental, Music - Vocal, Physical Education