Staunton Montessori School vs. Ridgeview Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Staunton Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Advanced Degrees
Ridgeview Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Affordability
Overview
Staunton Montessori School respects the mind, imagination, and spirit of each student.
Grounded in the philosophy of Maria Montessori, we create an environment where children are empowered to fulfill their academic, personal and social potential.
We believe RCS can make the best impact when we are in our proper place: 3rd place. God instituted the family and the church as the two primary institutions in the life of a child. Both the family and the church are vitally important in the upbringing of a child.
What sets us apart as a school is the fact that we are intentionally designed to come alongside parents and echo what students are learning in church as they learn to make sense of their world from the truth of God`s Word. We do not set out to be a replacement for a family or an alternative to church. We believe we are most successful when we are intentional about supporting and lifting up the role of the family and the church in a child`s life.
We are a school for families who have parents actively engaged in their student's life and the family is involved in church together.
For us, 3rd Place is more than a catchy idea. It is the framework from which we attempt to make all of our decisions. We want to position ourselves to lift up parents of our students and not undermine them. We want to encourage and equip parents through new resources and special events.
Ridgeview is made up of families from a large number of churches in our area. We do not see these churches as competitors, but rather as partners in the vital ministry of the gospel. Doctrinal integrity is very important to us and is safeguarded by the leadership of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Sensitivity is given to various personal convictions.
Grades Offered
PK-9
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1980
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Students Body
Total Students
91 students
147 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
-
Kindergarten Students
17
17
Grade 1 Students
3
14
Grade 2 Students
10
15
Grade 3 Students
10
11
Grade 4 Students
10
8
Grade 5 Students
9
10
Grade 6 Students
3
8
Grade 7 Students
3
14
Grade 8 Students
1
14
Grade 9 Students
-
7
Grade 10 Students
-
13
Grade 11 Students
-
11
Grade 12 Students
-
5
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
100%
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Average Class Size
25
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Nice Casual)
(Nice Casual)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 15 / rolling
May. 1 / Jun. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,938
$4,900
Tuition Notes
PK $6,938; K $9,021; Elementary $10,368; Adolescent $10,995
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% on Financial Aid
11%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Leanne Gray
Summer Woody
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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5