Traverse City Christian Elementary School vs. Grand Traverse Area Catholic School
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School Overview
School
Traverse City Christian Elementary SchoolElementary school
Grand Traverse Area Catholic SchoolCombined school
Top Rankings
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Grand Traverse Area Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Traverse City Christian Elementary (formerly Cornerstone Christian School and Living God Christian School) merged in 2008 with Traverse City Christian Schools to form a Preschool through Grade 12 non-denominational school system.
We serve families in the Grand Traverse area by providing an educational environment of academic excellence, while adhearing to basic Biblical truths and Christian values.
A complete education includes not only the competent teaching of academic subjects, but also must include the imparting of moral values and instruction in the development of positive character qualities, personal disciplines, and ethical conduct.
To accomplish this goal Traverse Christian Schools provides a stimulating educational atmosphere where students sense the love, support, and nurturing of a positive staff.
Acting as role models for the students, our professional staff challenges students to develop their own unique potential in God and to ultimately be upastanding, influential contributors to their community.
The Grand Traverse Area Cathholic Schools are dedicated to providing a Catholic education-ensuring educational quality for all families willing to enter into a partnership to develop each child into his or her fullest spiritual and academic potential.
GTACS offers a unique and comprehensive educational experience to the entire student population.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Mild
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Year Founded
1979
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Students Body
Total Students
63 students
1278 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
10
159
Kindergarten Students
7
80
Grade 1 Students
9
82
Grade 2 Students
14
80
Grade 3 Students
1
85
Grade 4 Students
9
98
Grade 5 Students
13
106
Grade 6 Students
-
102
Grade 7 Students
-
103
Grade 8 Students
-
74
Grade 9 Students
-
88
Grade 10 Students
-
80
Grade 11 Students
-
76
Grade 12 Students
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65
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
60 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:21
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Modesty Dress code)
(Modesty Dress code)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,355
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Tuition Notes
Multiple Student Discount. There are many tuition reductions programs.
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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