Spruce Pine Montessori School vs. Tri-county Christian School
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School Overview
Overview
Spruce Pine Montessori School in Spruce Pine, NC, serves 65 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a nonsectarian, town–based setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with an average class size of 15 and a faculty where 50% hold advanced degrees.
Founded in 1972, the school operates on a one–acre campus and offers a Montessori program with rolling admissions.
Annual tuition is $8,060, with 10% of students receiving financial aid, and the school has a 95% acceptance rate.
The mission of Tri-County Christian School is to provide the Christian family with Christ-centered educational experiences, emphasizing the development of Christian character, educational excellence and preparation for a lifetime of service to God and man.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia/Title 1
Year Founded
1972
1981
Students Body
Total Students
65 students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
12
-
Pre-K Students
14
24
Kindergarten Students
10
15
Grade 1 Students
6
9
Grade 2 Students
5
10
Grade 3 Students
4
12
Grade 4 Students
6
9
Grade 5 Students
4
6
Grade 6 Students
4
14
Grade 7 Students
-
10
Grade 8 Students
-
12
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
n/a
Average Class Size
15
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,060
n/a
% on Financial Aid
10%
n/a
Acceptance Rate
95%
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Math OlympicsSpeech Meet