Columbia Academy vs. Zion Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Columbia Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Zion Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Overview
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Zion Christian Academy is a non-denominational Christian school whose mission is to serve Christian families throughout this area.
Strong academics are stressed throughout all grade levels with the high school program being college preparatory.
ZCA is fully accreditated and all teachers are certified and have a minimum of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
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No
Year Founded
1979
1979
Students Body
Total Students
1254 students
444 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
197
57
Kindergarten Students
80
20
Grade 1 Students
83
20
Grade 2 Students
70
24
Grade 3 Students
82
25
Grade 4 Students
86
16
Grade 5 Students
90
40
Grade 6 Students
86
34
Grade 7 Students
85
31
Grade 8 Students
89
34
Grade 9 Students
88
42
Grade 10 Students
88
41
Grade 11 Students
65
32
Grade 12 Students
65
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
29 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
58%
40%
Average Class Size
20
16
Number of AP Classes
25
2
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
List of Courses Offered
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Average ACT score
25
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khakis, jeans, polo shirts (red, white, blue, grey))
(khakis, jeans, polo shirts (red, white, blue, grey))
Casual
(Posted on web site)
(Posted on web site)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$11,000
$6,000
Tuition Notes
Jr. K – K $10,270
Grades 1-3 $10,470
Grades 4-6 $10,930
Grades 7-9 $11,910
Grades 10-12 $12,320
Tuition Rate varies by grade level. See posting on website.
% on Financial Aid
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15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$1,300
Acceptance Rate
97%
98%
Admissions Director
Cindy Zientak
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Admissions Associate
Crystal Curry
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Best BuddiesBeta Club
HOSAMock Trial
RoboticsScience Club
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
Drama ClubDrama productions
Photography Class
Beta ClubBuilders Club
Chess ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes
History Club WWI & WWIIInteract Club
Junior Beta ClubKey Club
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
National Science Honor SocietyPhotography Club
Science ClubSpeech and Debate Team
Student Council