MVCS has been offering a quality Christian-based education to residents in the Riverbend area for over 43 years.
The mission of Mississippi Valley Christian School is to assist parents in fulfilling their God-given responsibility of training their children to be conformed to the image of Christ spiritually, academically, socially, and physically in order to fulfill the Great Commission.
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,648
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mississippi Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
![Mississippi Valley Christian School Student By Grade Mississippi Valley Christian School Student By Grade](http://images2.privateschoolreview.com/charts/9000/8958/mississippi-valley-christian-school-chart-mrdhqq.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
Average Class Size
10 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Girls - dresses/skirts; Boys casual pants
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Multi-student discounts; Fourth child free;
Half-day and Full-day Kindergarten
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Dave Schneider
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Band and Choir, Speech/Drama
Band and Choir, Speech/Drama
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mississippi Valley Christian School cost?
Mississippi Valley Christian School's tuition is approximately $3,648 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mississippi Valley Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Mississippi Valley Christian School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.
What sports does Mississippi Valley Christian School offer?
Mississippi Valley Christian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Mississippi Valley Christian School?
The application deadline for Mississippi Valley Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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