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Year Founded

1996

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

118 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 16%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

8 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Cost varies with number of students per family

% on Financial Aid

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Basketball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Cub Scout Pack 226Good News Club

School Notes

Great River Christian School was born out of the desire to teach children the Good News of God`s Word.
We believe God has called us here to fulfill His commission.
GRCS began in a park the summer of 1996. Parents and grandparents met together for prayer at picnic tables while their children played nearby. Many weeks they met and prayed for wisdom and guidance to begin the work laying heavy on their hearts.
Every step was bathed in prayer. Paperwork sent to the state was expected to take a year to accomplish.
It was finished and returned in just two weeks.

School Motto: Educating for Eternity.

Source: Verified school update

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Great River Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

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