Bethany Christian School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 76 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,700
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)
National Independent Private Schools Association

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bethany Christian School
Pre-K	1
Kind	13
1	10
2	1
3	6
4	4
5	5
6	5
7	3
8	6
9	5
10	4
11	3
12	8
Ungraded	2

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Year Founded

1979

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

76 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

59%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

student

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,700

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Tuition Notes

average total costs 2016-2017

Admissions Director

Dr. Marvin J. Effa

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BadmintonBasketball

Intramural Sports OnlySoccer

Tennis

School Notes

This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Bethany Christian School strives to produce good citizens by focusing on two main objectives: Christian discipleship and high academic achievement. Students in each grade receive daily classes in Bible instruction as part of their regular schedule of classes.
We provide evangelical Christian instruction based upon the basic belief of salvation through "faith alone in Christ alone." We use the superior Bob Jones University curriculum for all grades.
Our textbooks encourage the development of Christian critical thinking. Our teachers develop the students' academic skills within a framework of Bible exposition and Christian history.
Our school is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools; we also have other regional and national accreditations.

School Motto: Where God's grace teaches us....Titus 2:11-12

This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Bethany Christian School strives to produce good citizens by focusing on two main objectives: Christian discipleship and high academic achievement. Students in each grade receive daily classes in Bible instruction as part of their regular schedule of classes. We provide evangelical Christian instruction based upon the basic belief of salvation through "faith alone in Christ alone." Our textbooks encourage the development of Christian critical thinking. Our teachers develop the students' academic skills within a framework of Bible exposition and Christian history.Our school is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools; we also have other regional and national accreditations.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Bethany Christian School cost?

Bethany Christian School's tuition is approximately $4,700 for private students.

What sports does Bethany Christian School offer?

Bethany Christian School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer and Tennis.

When is the application deadline for Bethany Christian School?

The application deadline for Bethany Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 1/31/2013

I went BCS as a child and loved it. They treated everyone like family. I will be sending my children there.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ashle

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