K-8 school in Takoma Park, MD, specializing in learning difference programs for ADHD, ADD, and dyslexia
Takoma Academy Preparatory School (Sligo Adventist School) is a Christ-centered K-8 educational institution in Takoma Park, MD, providing a supportive environment for students with diverse learning needs. The school offers specialized learning difference programs, specifically designed to support students navigating dyslexia, ADD, and ADHD within an academically rigorous framework.
The school features a diverse student body, with 98% students of color, and a faculty where 50% hold advanced degrees. With an average class size of 21, the school balances a community feel with a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including after-school programs such as Kaizen Karate, gymnastics, band, and various drill and praise teams, which can help students develop social skills and personal accountability.
Takoma Academy Preparatory School operates on a rolling admissions basis with a 90% acceptance rate. Tuition is approximately $8,050, with variations based on church affiliation. The school is a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and maintains a casual dress code, fostering a comfortable learning atmosphere for all students.
At a Glance
GradesKindergarten-8
Students214
Class Size21:1 ratio
Tuition$8,050
Fin. Aid10% receive aid
Est.1917
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
School Information
| Year Founded | 1917 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,050 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is based on being a part of a constituent church, non-constituent church or a community member. |
| Total Students | 214 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50 |
| Average Class Size | 21 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | L. Roo McKenzie |
| Admissions Associate | Brenda Peace |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 90 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 10 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 98 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference Programs
Learning Programs Supported
DyslexiaADDADHD
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Soccer |
| Clubs and Organizations | Band after school · Cheerleading · Drill Team "Sligo Pathfinders" · Handbell choir after school · Kaizen Karate after school · Praise Team after school · Steel Band after school · WAU Gymnastics after school |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Seventh Day Adventist |
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