Vista Ridge Academy vs. The Patchwork School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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School History
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Overview
Vista Ridge Academy is a preschool through eighth grade private school located in Erie, Colorado. Through our Christ-centered community and personally attentive teaching philosophy, we nurture the unique talents of each student as learners and leaders-aiming to grow confident minds, strong bodies, and loving spirits.
The Patchwork School is a nonprofit, democratic school in Louisville, Colorado.
We currently offer full-time and part-time programs for children ages 1 to 12 years old, but intend to keep expanding to offer opportunities for all ages.
The Patchwork School works with children, families and the community to preserve every person's right to a life of self-direction, meaning and joy.
Within our educational environment, we place equal importance on both freedom and responsibility and understand that all people, regardless of age, are agents for change when they engage critically and compassionately with the world.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-PK
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
Various
Year Founded
1899
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Students Body
Total Students
86 students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
10
Pre-K Students
23
50
Kindergarten Students
8
-
Grade 1 Students
8
-
Grade 2 Students
6
-
Grade 3 Students
8
-
Grade 4 Students
10
-
Grade 5 Students
11
2
Grade 6 Students
5
-
Grade 8 Students
7
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
3 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
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Average Class Size
15
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:27
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School Uniforms)
(School Uniforms)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,650
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Tuition Notes
See school website for financial information.
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% on Financial Aid
25%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
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Acceptance Rate
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100%
Admissions Director
Marsha Bartulec
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir
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