Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,995
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
158 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 11%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki/Navy pants, skirts, skorts & polos
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Different rates for different grade levels.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Chriss Rooney, Principal
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Chinese Club, Cooking Clubs, Entrepreneurs Club, Servant Heart Ministry (service group), STEAM Club, Student Councils
Arts and Music Programs:
Choirs, Guitar Ensembles
Art Club, Chinese Club, Cooking Clubs, Entrepreneurs Club, Servant Heart Ministry (service group), STEAM Club, Student Councils
Arts and Music Programs:
Choirs, Guitar Ensembles
School Notes
- Fully Accredited by the Association of Christian School International (ACSI) Challenging Curriculum High Stanford Achievement Test Scores: Score in the top third of the nation; many individual students score in the top 10% Members of the Kentucky Non-Public School Commission & Association of Christian Schools International Affordable Tuition Teachers are degreed professionals who participate in annual professional development Small Teacher : Student Ratio
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Summit Christian Academy cost?
Summit Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $5,995 for private students.
What schools are Summit Christian Academy often compared to?
Summit Christian Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Clays Mill Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Summit Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Summit Christian Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 93%.
What sports does Summit Christian Academy offer?
Summit Christian Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Tennis and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Summit Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Summit Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Summit Christian Academy located?
Summit Christian Academy is located in the Open Gates neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 1 other private schools located in Open Gates.
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The nearest high school to Summit Christian Academy is Lexington Catholic High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School (0.3 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 6/13/2022
Lexington Catholic High School has embedded programs like "High Marks" where students can me with their teacher or rep to help them with any difficulties in any subject matter they are learning, twice per day! They want all students to be successful and an advocate for themselves.
5 8/28/2020
Our children attended SCA for Pre-K and TK. The children loved the environment and as parents we loved it too!
5 1/5/2019
The kids love the SCA, and we love too. Strong academic education and Bible-centered education.
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