Middle Tennessee Christian School vs. Providence Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Middle Tennessee Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Providence Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Overview
The mission of Middle Tennessee Christian School is to provide Christ-centered, academically rigorous education in a nurturing environment that prepares and encourages students for lifelong learning and service in God's Kingdom.
Providence Christian Academy’s mission is to teach students to seek God’s truth and equip them with the tools for a lifetime of learning.
Providence Christian Academy was established in 1996 as an academically advanced, inter-denominational school without affiliation to any one church body.
PCA is governed by a Board of Directors which is comprised of Christians who are primarily parents of PCA students and alumni parents and interested community leaders.
The academy currently serves 350 students in grades preK- 12.
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1962
1996
Students Body
Total Students
861 students
593 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
89
-
Kindergarten Students
64
44
Grade 1 Students
60
45
Grade 2 Students
48
41
Grade 3 Students
56
49
Grade 4 Students
55
50
Grade 5 Students
50
30
Grade 6 Students
68
54
Grade 7 Students
70
44
Grade 8 Students
62
14
Grade 9 Students
67
59
Grade 10 Students
54
60
Grade 11 Students
58
54
Grade 12 Students
60
49
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
82 teachers
Average Class Size
15
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:7
Average ACT score
24
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
n/a
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,650
$8,900
Tuition Notes
PK 3/4 3-day $7,500
PK 3/4 5-day $10,250
TK/K $10,450
1st-6th $11,550
7th-12th $12,600
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% on Financial Aid
n/a
20%
Admissions Director
Monica Helton
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chorus, Drama, Marching Band
Book Club, Choir, Praise Band, Student Council, Yearbook & Photography