Damascus Christian School
DCS is ACSI accreditated, and accredited though NWAC (Northwest Accreditation Commission).
DCS currently enrolls 221 students (elementary ¨C 101, junior high ¨C 36, high school ¨C 84).
DCS is just the right size small enough you can know all your classmates and truly have a family atmosphere, yet large enough to offer excellent academics, arts, technology, and sports.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked OR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Damascus Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
224 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Damascus Christian School's ranking?
Damascus Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Damascus Christian School?
The application deadline for Damascus Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Christ The Vine Early Childhood Center (1.1 miles away)
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