The Goddard School Lake Ridge vs. Prince William Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
The Goddard School Lake Ridge ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Prince William Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Overview
The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com. Learning for fun. Learning for life.
Prince William Academy prepares students for a rapidly changing global environment through its Character Development Program.
Our curriculum is designed to meet students' individual learning needs.
We provide foreign languages for all students starting at age 2. Starting in Jr K all of our students take Spanish and either Mandarin or Arabic as part of our curriculum.
The educational environment at Prince William Academy is designed to celebrate the uniqueness of each child and every family in our community.
Prince William Academy is accredited by the Virginia Council for Private Schools, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, American Camp Association, Southern Association of Independent Schools and is certified by SEVP to accept international students.
Grades Offered
PK-K
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
2013
1984
Students Body
Total Students
73 students
251 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
20
Pre-K Students
65
100
Kindergarten Students
8
30
Grade 1 Students
-
20
Grade 2 Students
-
21
Grade 3 Students
-
15
Grade 4 Students
-
6
Grade 5 Students
-
15
Grade 6 Students
-
10
Grade 7 Students
-
4
Grade 8 Students
-
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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90%
Average Class Size
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12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:73
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(White PWA polo shirt and blue bottoms.)
(White PWA polo shirt and blue bottoms.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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Tuition varies by program:
5 days infant/toddler: $1675 per month
5 days 2s and 3s program: $1270 per month
5 days Jr K: $1235 per month
K-8: $12,900 annually; may be paid in full or in monthly installments2, 3 and 5 day, and half or full day options available for preschool.Please call to schedule a tour, learn about the curriculum, and review tuition costs. Prince William Academy offers before and after school care for an additional fee.
% on Financial Aid
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50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$90
Acceptance Rate
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95%
Admissions Director
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Amanda Pischel
Admissions Associate
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Whitney Wright
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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2
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Chess, Dance, Musical Instruments, Small Group Tutoring, Soccer, Structured After School Program