Mountain Sun Community School vs. Bethany Christian School
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School Overview
Overview
Mountain Sun Community School, serving children in preschool through middle school, is Brevard's only independent elementary school. The mission of MSCS is to holistically nurture, challenge, and guide each unique child to discover academic skills using Montessori principles, explore the natural world, create through self-expression, and belong to a collaborative, diverse, and peaceful community.
Equipping for life and eternity since 1981. Please visit our website at www.bethanybaptistministries.org and click on the Bethany Christian School link to view a school brochure, tuition costs, and other important information.
BCS is an approved non-public school with the NC State Education Assistance Authority which offers the Opportunity Scholarships.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2008
1981
Students Body
Total Students
138 students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
22
-
Kindergarten Students
18
7
Grade 1 Students
19
8
Grade 2 Students
12
5
Grade 3 Students
13
6
Grade 4 Students
19
5
Grade 5 Students
11
3
Grade 6 Students
10
3
Grade 7 Students
7
3
Grade 8 Students
6
1
Grade 9 Students
1
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
5 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
25%
Average Class Size
20
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(casual shirts and pants for boys; dresses/skirts/slacks for girls)
(casual shirts and pants for boys; dresses/skirts/slacks for girls)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,800
$280
Tuition Notes
6400 half-day preschool tuition
Registration, book fees, and tuition information can be found on our website.
% on Financial Aid
6%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$993
Admissions Director
n/a
Matt Collier
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
1
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Art and music programs