Walsingham Academy Lower School vs. Providence Classical School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Walsingham Academy Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
School History
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Overview
Located in picturesque Williamsburg, Virginia, Walsingham Academy was founded in 1947 by the Sisters of Mercy and built on the traditions of academic excellence, faith and the development of the whole child. Vibrant and challenging programs in academics, service, the arts and athletics contribute to independent, critical thinkers prepared to be responsible stewards of the world.Walsingham Academy stresses the important role of the family in sharing responsibility for each student's total education.
Walsingham Academy recognizes the student as the center of its concern.
The dignity and worth of each person teacher, student, and staff person are reverenced and respected.
In terms of intellectual development, the school is strongly committed to academic excellence and self discipline.
This emphasis on excellence encourages all students to reach the highest fulfillment of their potential for learning throughout their lives.
Students, teachers, parents, and administrators share in the purpose of the Walsingham community and work toward promoting the maximum growth of the individual within a Christ-centered setting.
Providence Classical School is well known for its outstanding academic program and is the only classical, Christian school in Williamsburg.
PCS nurtures a child's love of learning and equips them with the tools to think and live as strong Christians.
We invite you to come and see how our students are embracing the classical method of learning, tour the school, meet the staff and review our curriculum.
You will be amazed at the extraordinary things our students are doing and learning at Providence Classical School!.
Grades Offered
PK-7
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2003
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
PALS, small group and one-on-one reading, and speech and language tutoring.
Parental contracts with NILD, teacher support
Year Founded
1947
2001
Students Body
Total Students
315 students
221 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
17
Kindergarten Students
30
18
Grade 1 Students
26
19
Grade 2 Students
34
12
Grade 3 Students
34
29
Grade 4 Students
34
24
Grade 5 Students
39
11
Grade 6 Students
38
24
Grade 7 Students
45
20
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
-
4
Grade 10 Students
-
10
Grade 11 Students
-
8
Grade 12 Students
-
7
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
72%
47%
Average Class Size
16
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:9
Average SAT score
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1164
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Winter and Spring Uniforms for girls and boys.)
(Winter and Spring Uniforms for girls and boys.)
Formal
(Khaki pants and logo polo shirt, Plaid skirt/jumper)
(Khaki pants and logo polo shirt, Plaid skirt/jumper)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$12,600
Tuition Notes
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% on Financial Aid
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15%
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
Richard Plank
Harriet Machie
Admissions Associate
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Harriet Machie
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Builders Club, Computer Club, Intramural Sports, K-Kids, MathCounts®, Odyssey of the Mind, Student Council Association (SCA), Young Entrepreneur Club
Archery Club, Art Club, Art Lessons, Bible Study, Chess Club, Moms in Touch, Music Lessons, Rowing Club, Running Club, Worship Team