Montessori Academy vs. Evansville Day School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
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Advanced Degrees
Evansville Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
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Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
Montessori Academy promotes joy of learning and strives to prepare each student for the next level of education.
We adhere to the principles and ideas of Dr. Maria Montessori.
The Academy`s curriculum implements the Montessori philosophy and methodology at the preprimary level and combines these with more traditional approaches in the elementary program.
The first priority is to offer a quality education.
Founded in 1946, Evansville Day School is the only regional independent, coeducational college-preparatory day school for grades Jr. Prekindergarten-12. In partnership with parents, Evansville Day School offers a student-centered program supported by a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that encourages each student to strive for excellence in mind, body, and human spirit.
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1979
1946
Students Body
Total Students
122 students
281 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
71
35
Kindergarten Students
26
23
Grade 1 Students
11
22
Grade 2 Students
6
20
Grade 3 Students
8
24
Grade 4 Students
-
20
Grade 5 Students
-
20
Grade 6 Students
-
14
Grade 7 Students
-
25
Grade 8 Students
-
19
Grade 9 Students
-
11
Grade 10 Students
-
21
Grade 11 Students
-
22
Grade 12 Students
-
5
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
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Average Class Size
20
10
Number of AP Classes
n/a
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:20
1:7
Average SAT score
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1240
Average ACT score
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25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Khaki pants/shorts/skirt and shirt with a collar)
(Khaki pants/shorts/skirt and shirt with a collar)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$18,000
Tuition Notes
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Tuition varies from part-time preschool through upper grade levels. Range is $9958-19818.
% on Financial Aid
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65%
Admissions Director
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Karen Chatmon
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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16
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Academic Team, Battle of the Books Team, Chess Club, Choir, Drama productions, Fine Arts, Fine Arts Competitions, Fitness Club, Gaming Club, Instrumental Music, Mock Trial Team, Music competitions, Pom Squad, Robotics Club, Speech Team, We the People