Park Christian School vs. St. Joseph Elementary School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Park Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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Overview
Park Christian School. Distinctly Christian. On Purpose. Since 1981, Park Christian School has been educating the next generation of leaders in the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo area. Park Christian's thoroughly Christian education and commitment to academic excellence has resulted in a strong tradition of student success. PCS offers K-12th grade, free busing in Moorhead, and a shuttle to and from Horace, South, and West Fargo.
Tuition reduction assistance is available up to 50% based on a sliding need based scale.
Celebrating 125 years of Catholic primary education in Moorhead, St.
Joseph's Catholic School is a Parish school of St. Joseph's and St. Francis de Sales.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
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Year Founded
1981
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Students Body
Total Students
623 students
248 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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7
Kindergarten Students
51
84
Grade 1 Students
42
19
Grade 2 Students
48
30
Grade 3 Students
52
19
Grade 4 Students
54
34
Grade 5 Students
57
21
Grade 6 Students
48
16
Grade 7 Students
47
18
Grade 8 Students
50
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Grade 9 Students
45
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Grade 10 Students
46
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Grade 11 Students
50
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Grade 12 Students
33
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
45%
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Average Class Size
17
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Number of AP Classes
4
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:14
Average ACT score
25
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(clean, modest, neat.)
(clean, modest, neat.)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We would be happy to discuss tuition fees and options in person or over the phone. Tuition Reduction Scholarships are available up to 50% of tuition, utilizing a third party agency called FACTS.
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% on Financial Aid
48%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,800
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Admissions Director
Teresa Nickel
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, E-sports, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Drama, First Lego League Robotics, Jazz Ensemble, Knowledge Bowl, National Honor Society, One Act Play, PAY, PCS Singers, Pep Band, Student Council, Theatre, Trap Team, Yearbook
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