Ruskin Christian School

820 College Avenue W, Ruskin, FL, 33570-0335
Tel: (813)645-6441
Grades: PK - 12 | 236 students
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RCS, a ministry of First Baptist Church, exists to teach biblical values in a Christ-centered environment and to assist the home and church in their endeavor to "Train up a child in the way he should go..." by providing each student with the opportunity for academic achievement, spiritual growth, and social development.

School Overview:
Ruskin Christian School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
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Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported limited to speech and language
Year Founded 1971
Student Body
Total Students 236 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 10% (FL School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 20%
Average Class Size 15 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Preschool - $110-125.00 weekly K5-12 $4600.00 plus registration fee Discounts for multiple children
Admissions Director Tim Vanderveer
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Volleyball

School Notes:

  • Voted the "BEST" 2011 and 2012  Private School in the South Shore Community.  

    • Profile last updated: 10/30/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Ruskin Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
First Baptist Christian School
Gr. K-12 | 8 mi. away
East Bay Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 8.4 mi. away
Riverview Montessori School
Gr. K-3 | 11.2 mi. away
Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School
Gr. K-9 | 11.7 mi. away
Victory Christian Academy
Gr. 1-9 | 11.9 mi. away

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