Providence Academy vs. Ashley Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Providence Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Ashley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Dylexia/Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1994
1979
Students Body
Total Students
819 students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
15
Pre-K Students
45
50
Kindergarten Students
60
15
Grade 1 Students
60
8
Grade 2 Students
60
21
Grade 3 Students
60
13
Grade 4 Students
60
12
Grade 5 Students
60
14
Grade 6 Students
65
9
Grade 7 Students
76
5
Grade 8 Students
60
8
Grade 9 Students
52
-
Grade 10 Students
65
-
Grade 11 Students
49
-
Grade 12 Students
47
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
27 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
90%
Average Class Size
20
15
Number of AP Classes
15
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
6:1
Average ACT score
27
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki bottoms, collared shirts)
(Khaki bottoms, collared shirts)
Casual
(Logo polo w/ black or grey pants)
(Logo polo w/ black or grey pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,000
$10,100
Tuition Notes
20-25% of PA families receive needs-based tuition assistance. For more information, please contact [email protected]
Financial Aid and Scholarships are available. Families will need to apply online. Contact the school for more information.
% on Financial Aid
25%
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Admissions Director
Jenny McCormack
Julianne Hurst
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
28
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art ClubAudio Visual Club
Chess ClubDIY Club
Electronics/Ham RadioElementary Drama
Elementary VEX RoboticsFellowship of Christian Athletes
ICode Technology ClubJunior Cotillion
Model UNScience Club
Shakespeare ClubSpike Ball Club
Ultimate FrisbeeVariety Club
VEX Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber EnsembleDrumline
Elementary StringsOrchestra
Theater Production
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Elementary basketballElementary Running Club
Elementary SoccerMountain Biking Club
Pee Wee CheerleadingPee Wee Football
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Debate ClubMinecraft Club
Strategy Game Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Music lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cross CountryTrack and Field