Eastern Mennonite School vs. Blue Ridge Christian School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Eastern Mennonite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
Blue Ridge Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Overview
Our vision: Eastern Mennonite School envisions a school where every student belongs, thrives, and lives God's call.
Our mission: Eastern Mennonite School joins home and church in calling students to faith in Jesus Christ, academic excellence, personal integrity, and compassionate service in the world.
Founded in 1990, BRCS operates on two historic campuses in Bridgewater and Dayton and serves 460 preschool through 12th grade students. BRCS is committed to the academic, spiritual and social development of students who are rooted in Christ, joyful in learning and faithful in service. We value strong academics, creative hands-on experiences, and individualized instruction. Our students, staff and parents partner to pursue the best education possible for each student. Through a comprehensive curriculum intended to engage the head, the hands, and the heart, students deepen their understanding and their practice of Biblical truth.
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Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Resource Department
Year Founded
1917
1990
Students Body
Total Students
377 students
459 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
52
Kindergarten Students
16
39
Grade 1 Students
16
34
Grade 2 Students
17
37
Grade 3 Students
19
37
Grade 4 Students
19
32
Grade 5 Students
20
37
Grade 6 Students
33
23
Grade 7 Students
40
30
Grade 8 Students
35
32
Grade 9 Students
43
21
Grade 10 Students
36
42
Grade 11 Students
42
18
Grade 12 Students
41
25
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
60 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
99%
40%
Average Class Size
16
20
Number of AP Classes
6
2
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
Average SAT score
1182
1273
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$16,125
$9,280
Tuition Notes
Variable Tuition Program
The prices listed is for K-4. Price does increase for middle and high. There is a loyalty discount for families who enter elementary school and stay through high school. Financial aid is also available.
% on Financial Aid
27%
30%
Admissions Director
Abigail Cook
Carolyn Paradzinski
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
25
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Anti-Racism Student Association, Art Show, Chamber Choir, Drama, Junior Choir, Math Counts, Math League, Musical, National Honor Society (NHS), Robotics Club, Senior Choir, Student Council Organization, Touring Choir, We Serve Club
Art Show, basketball, Board Game Club, Book Club, Chamber Choir, Chess Club, Creative Writing Club, Drama, Gardening Club, Golf, Guitar Lessons, House System, instrumental lessons, Leadership Club, Math Olympics, Music Festivals, Musical Theater Program, National Honor Society, Piano Lessons, Poetry Outloud, Shooting Team, Soccer, Student Council Association, Volleyball, Worship Team