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Mt. Vernon Christian School

817 Woodland Dr Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Tel: (618) 244-5404

www.mtvbaptisttemple.com

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-10
Enrollment: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-10
Enrollment: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-10

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mt. Vernon Christian School
Pre-K	1
Kind	1
1	1
2	1
3	2
5	3
6	1
7	1
8	7
9	3
10	4

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Year Founded

1974

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Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

25 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The campus of Mt. Vernon Christian School is located on five wooded acres on the south side of Mt. Vernon.
The school employs a staff of several full and part-time teachers, as well as volunteer staff who provide caring and Godly instruction for all students.
MVCS offers all traditional courses and several electives.
Extracurricular activities include athletic competitions and music and drama performances.
We also offer a convenient and affordable Home School Program for parents who choose to educate their children at home, as well as for older students wishing to complete their high school education and earn a high school diploma.
A diploma from Mt. Vernon Christian School is valid for attending private and public universities and for entrance into military service.

The campus of Mt. Vernon Christian School is located on five wooded acres on the south side of Mt. Vernon.
The school employs a staff of several full and part-time teachers, as well as volunteer staff who provide caring and Godly instruction for all students.
MVCS offers all traditional courses and several electives.
Extracurricular activities include athletic competitions and music and drama performances.
We also offer a convenient and affordable Home School Program for parents who choose to educate their children at home, as well as for older students wishing to complete their high school education and earn a high school diploma.
A diploma from Mt. Vernon Christian School is valid for attending private and public universities and for entrance into military service.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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