Bethel Christian School has been serving the Erie community for 50 years.
Our goal is to academically challenge students where they are at.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,250
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bethel Christian School Erie, PA ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
244 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
17 students
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1120
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Refer to school handbook
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based upon what grade level a student is in. We have a K rate, an elementary rate, and a Jr/Sr High rate. Listed is the highest rate.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
National Honor Society, Student Council and Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Yearbook
National Honor Society, Student Council and Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Yearbook
School Notes
- School Motto: Creating Community Leaders in Christ
- Bethel Christian School is dedicated to providing educational programs that help students be the best they can be. Our teachers love and encourage students through daily academic struggles and personal struggles they may be facing. BCS teachers are some of the best cheerleaders for all their students. We are committed to being a family and serving along one another on campus as well as in our community. We desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the classroom and outside the BCS walls.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Hayden Trevino - Graduate, class of 2019 -
- Colleen Hinds - Graduate, class of 1998 -
- Melissa Alvis - Graduate, class of 2019 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bethel Christian School Erie, PA cost?
Bethel Christian School Erie, PA's tuition is approximately $6,250 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Bethel Christian School Erie, PA?
The acceptance rate of Bethel Christian School Erie, PA is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
Who are famous alumni from Bethel Christian School Erie, PA?
Bethel Christian School Erie, PA famous alumni include: Hayden Trevino - Graduate, class of 2019, Colleen Hinds - Graduate, class of 1998 and Melissa Alvis - Graduate, class of 2019.
What sports does Bethel Christian School Erie, PA offer?
Bethel Christian School Erie, PA offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Bethel Christian School Erie, PA's ranking?
Bethel Christian School Erie, PA ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Bethel Christian School Erie, PA?
The application deadline for Bethel Christian School Erie, PA is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Grades: PK-8 | 249 students 2.1 miles 1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
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Erie First Christian Academy
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(814) 866-6979
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-6979
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Community Country Day School
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Grades: 1-12 | 54 students 1.9 miles 5800 Old Zuck Rd
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(814) 449-3585
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
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Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
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Blessed Sacrament School
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School Reviews
5 3/15/2025
i love this school so much! the teachers r so amazing!!! and i love the friendships along w the art class>_<
5 9/14/2020
This is our third year with students at bethel, and we love the environment! The stress of a typical day at school is greatly reduced by the calm, smaller atmosphere, and the teachers genuinely want students to succeed and grasp their teaching! We also love knowing our kids are learning about God and his great love for them!
5 2/24/2020
As a parent, I love the class size and relationship between teachers and students. As a teacher, I am privileged to teach content I enjoy in a Christian environment.
5 2/24/2020
What a great little school! Small, Christ-centered, loving place to be.
5 2/24/2020
My kids have been here for the past 9 years. I couldn't think of anywhere else I would want them to be. Great teachers/staff.
5 2/24/2020
A tight-knit school community that focuses on spiritual, academic, and personal growth.
5 2/24/2020
Graduated from here and really enjoyed the good teachers. Also had a lot of fun with the coaches.
5 2/24/2020
My son graduated from here and my daughter is still a student. The teachers are amazing and really care about each student. They communicate with us and go the extra mile. Small classes and academically sound. We love that they've started a STEM program too. Really rounded school with great people.
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