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Prodigy Leadership Academy

Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–12

Cape Girardeau, MO

232 Sierra Ridge Ln, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in Cape Girardeau
  • The largest of 17 Montessori schools in Missouri
  • Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2013–14
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Prodigy Leadership Academy is a Montessori school in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 159 students and around 9 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 41% since 2013–14. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 140 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
159
Teachers
18.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 54 girls, 105 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 8 hours
School year
140 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 80% of Montessori schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 138 Montessori schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    113’13–1475’19–20159’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K17
    K17
    118
    218
    324
    48
    513
    615
    710
    816
    910
    104
    115
    121

    Student body

    White99%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Prodigy Leadership Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Prodigy Leadership Academy

    What grades does Prodigy Leadership Academy serve?

    Prodigy Leadership Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Prodigy Leadership Academy?

    About 159 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Prodigy Leadership Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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