The Franklin Academy vs. Assumption Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The Franklin Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Assumption Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Overview
The Franklin Academy serves 403 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-8. The student:teacher of The Franklin Academy is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Assumption Catholic School is a ministry of the Church of the Assumption in Bellingham, Washington and serves Preschool through 8th grade students from all of Whatcom County.
With an integrated teaching of the Catholic faith, teachers prepare students for the academic rigor of high school through a variety of programs including an all-school Spanish curricula, orchestra and choir, as well as participation in the Math Olympiad and Missoula Children's Theater.
Assumption has a long history of serving Whatcom County beginning in 1913.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1971
1913
Students Body
Total Students
403 students
259 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
37
-
Pre-K Students
39
32
Kindergarten Students
35
14
Grade 1 Students
48
26
Grade 2 Students
42
24
Grade 3 Students
45
26
Grade 4 Students
33
26
Grade 5 Students
35
26
Grade 6 Students
28
40
Grade 7 Students
37
25
Grade 8 Students
24
20
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
30%
Average Class Size
n/a
25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(School Uniform- Plaid, khakis, white and red shirts)
(School Uniform- Plaid, khakis, white and red shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Mar. 31 / May. 31 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,000
$8,150
Tuition Notes
Preschool tuition is different
Families can apply to their churches for a Faith Community Scholarship to decrease this tuition amount.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
Natalie Bennett
Dayna Dennis
Admissions Associate
n/a
Angie King
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
1
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Chess club