Portsmouth Christian Academy vs. St. Mary Academy
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School Overview
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Portsmouth Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
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St. Mary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
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Overview
PCA in a non-profit, Pre-K through Grade 12 private Christian day school located in Dover, NH. The classical approach to education forms the foundation of our program.
Math and reading differentiation in preschool through Grade 8; and college-prep, honors and AP courses allow differentiation in Grades 9-12.
Mandarin Chinese and Spanish begins in kindergarten. STEM initiatives supported across all school levels.
Full-complement of music, theater, art and athletic programs. Curriculum is developmentally appropriate and encourages cognitive growth in all disciplines.
Faculty review of the curriculum is an ongoing process that provides the means to add enrichment to units, defines the skills that must be mastered at each grade level, and determines the relevance and truth of the curriculum as seen through the light of Scripture.
St. Mary Academy, founded in 1912, is a regional elementary school, located in Dover, New Hampshire, and operated under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester.
As a Catholic Christian School, St. Mary Academy strives to be a community of peace, justice and love, modeled on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
This mission is grounded in a program which emphasizes faith development, personal responsibility, mutual respect, academic achievement and service to others.
Each child is encouraged to develop his own gifts to their fullest potential while appreciating and supporting the uniqueness of each person.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
See our Mosaic Program
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Year Founded
1979
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Students Body
Total Students
673 students
266 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
86
27
Kindergarten Students
45
20
Grade 1 Students
35
14
Grade 2 Students
50
19
Grade 3 Students
41
22
Grade 4 Students
41
20
Grade 5 Students
52
49
Grade 6 Students
55
21
Grade 7 Students
48
21
Grade 8 Students
51
53
Grade 9 Students
41
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Grade 10 Students
40
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Grade 11 Students
43
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Grade 12 Students
45
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
44%
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Average Class Size
15
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Number of AP Classes
8
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
List of Courses Offered
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki pants/skirts/dresses and School Polo)
(Khaki pants/skirts/dresses and School Polo)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$16,440
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Tuition Notes
3-Year-Old, 2-Day (T-TH): Full Day – $7,035 | Half Day – $4,475
3-Year-Old, 3-Day (M-W-F): Full Day – $9,940 | Half Day – $6,250
3-Year-Old, 5-Day: Full Day – $12,475 | Half Day – $8,135
4-Year-Old, 3-Day (T-W-TH): Full Day – $9,540 | Half Day – $5,900
4-Year-Old, 5-Day: Full Day – $12,095 | Half Day – $7,490Lower School: Primary (K-2nd): $7,495 – $14,990
Lower School: Elementary (3rd-5th): $7,720 – $15,440
Middle School (6th-8th): $7,740 – $15,480
Upper School (9th-12th): $9,913- $19,825
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% on Financial Aid
40%
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Acceptance Rate
85%
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Admissions Director
Stephen Leavitt
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Admissions Associate
Laura Lupinacci
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
16
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bible Study GroupsFilm Club
League of Extraordinary GentlemenMedical Club
Quiz BowlRobotics Club
Spanish ClubStudent Government
Tutoring ClubWednesday Girls
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts ClubDrama
Theater ArtsWorship Team
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness Club