Bradenton Christian School
3304 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL, 34209-0342 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (941)792-5454
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Founded in 1960, Bradenton Christian (BCS), a fully accredited independent school prepares the hearts and minds of God’s children by offering challenging academics rooted in God’s word. BCS is an interdenominational and parentally governed school where spiritual development through daily Bible classes, prayer, and weekly chapel is considered as critical to a student’s development as Mathematics and Language Arts. ...read more  

School Overview:
Bradenton Christian School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) Christian Schools International (CSI)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1960
County Manatee County, FL
Student Body
Total Students 593 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( FL ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 26%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 74 students
Kind - 35 students
Grade 1 - 34 students
Grade 2 - 35 students
Grade 3 - 29 students
Grade 4 - 22 students
Grade 5 - 48 students
Grade 6 - 43 students
Grade 7 - 39 students
Grade 8 - 44 students
Grade 9 - 52 students
Grade 10 - 63 students
Grade 11 - 38 students
Grade 12 - 37 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 56 teachers
Average SAT score 1061
Average ACT score 23
This School ( FL ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 1:11
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 176 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jun. 1
% on Financial Aid 25%
Headmaster Mr. Dan van der Kooy
Admissions Director Mrs. Jannon Pierce
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 12

Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
FootballGolf
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolley Ball
 
School Notes:
  • Approximately 600 students throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties (transportation is available) are served.In the Pre-Kindergarten and Elementary Schools, academic fundamentals, theme based study, and small class sizes are the building blocks to a sound spiritual and academic foundation for our young students. Enrichment classes such as Spanish and Computer Technology start in Pre-Kindergarten 4 and continue through grade 6. The Secondary School is characterized by a college preparatory curriculum including Advanced Placement and Honors classes in every discipline. This is complemented by award-winning music & art programs, championship athletics, missions, community service, media broadcast studies, drama and numerous clubs.
  • Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 34209 )
School Zip ( 34209 ) ( FL ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 33,228 people 15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 36% 27%
Population Average Age 49 years old 38.7 years old
Average Household Size 2.2 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $45,036 $40,691
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.2 rooms 4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 27 years old 33 years old
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1. The Pendleton School - 256 students - view location
2. Providence Community School - 78 students - view location
3. Bradenton Academy - 308 students - view location
4. St Stephens Episcopal School - 755 students - view location
5. Community Christian School - 311 students - view location
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