Mt. Juliet Christian Academy vs. Friendship Christian School
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Overview
Located fifteen minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Mt. Juliet Christian Academy (MJCA) is a private Christian school that is a ministry of First Baptist Church Mt.
Juliet. MJCA is accredited by ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and Cognia (formerly known as AdvancED).
As a college-preparatory school that serves over 700+ students in PK-1 through 12th grade, we extend a variety of opportunities through numerous academic, fine arts, and athletic programs, including a formal leadership academy.
Friendship Christian nurtures strong faith and strong minds in pre-kindergartners through high school seniors.
Why we do what we do: We believe that offering exceptional academics, arts, athletics, and service, presented through a Christian worldview, is the greatest way to prepare students for all aspects of life.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1979
1973
Students Body
Total Students
683 students
495 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
134
32
Kindergarten Students
48
26
Grade 1 Students
52
25
Grade 2 Students
50
14
Grade 3 Students
52
30
Grade 4 Students
35
24
Grade 5 Students
41
24
Grade 6 Students
45
27
Grade 7 Students
46
41
Grade 8 Students
50
46
Grade 9 Students
33
53
Grade 10 Students
29
51
Grade 11 Students
37
53
Grade 12 Students
31
49
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
42 teachers
Average Class Size
20
16
Number of AP Classes
4
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:12
Average ACT score
21
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniforms are worn K-12th grade)
(Uniforms are worn K-12th grade)
Formal
(Khaki pants or shorts, plaid skirts with polo and oxford shirt options)
(Khaki pants or shorts, plaid skirts with polo and oxford shirt options)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,460
$11,450
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade. Monthly payment plans available. Tuition assistance available.
$11,450 (6th-12th)
$11,100 (1st-5th)
$10,300 (K)
$4,800-$8,475 (PreK)
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
95%
n/a
Admissions Director
Brittany Brown
Kimberly Tune
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
12
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess Club, FFA, Journalism, Mission Trips & Mission Projects, National Honor Society, Pep Band, Praise Band, SLA (Student Leadership Academy), Student Council
Band, Basketball, Bowling, Drama, Flag Football, Intramural Sports: Kickball, Jump Rope, National Honor Society (NHS), Science Olympiad Team, Student Council, Yearbook, Youth Leadership Wilson