First Christian Day School vs. Ovilla Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Ovilla Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Overview
We are a Private Christian School located in Waxahachie, Texas.
Our Elementary and Preschool students have daily Chapel and Character First, Core subjects, Physical Education, and Handwriting.
They also participate in Specials - Spanish, Music, Art, and Computer skills.
Grades 1st-8th participate in weekly STEAM/STEM LabsĀ Elective Day -Homeschool Support
Flex Day - Morning Classes or Afternoon Classes/ MWF morning or All day
Ovilla Christian School is a ministry of Ovilla Road Baptist Church.
Ovilla Christian School will cultivate an environment in which followers of Christ may flourish as they become biblical thinkers, lifelong learners, and servant leaders.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1982
1992
Students Body
Total Students
137 students
462 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
55
Pre-K Students
76
52
Kindergarten Students
15
38
Grade 1 Students
11
36
Grade 2 Students
8
27
Grade 3 Students
7
27
Grade 4 Students
5
35
Grade 5 Students
3
18
Grade 6 Students
2
31
Grade 7 Students
1
24
Grade 8 Students
9
22
Grade 9 Students
-
27
Grade 10 Students
-
22
Grade 11 Students
-
25
Grade 12 Students
-
23
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
65 teachers
Average Class Size
10
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Formal
(Navy Polos, Khaki pants/skirts/shorts)
(Navy Polos, Khaki pants/skirts/shorts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,300
$12,000
Tuition Notes
Preschool tuition is $4800 full time August-May
Please see our website for the most accurate tuition information.
Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Debbie Aday
Donna Garrett
Admissions Associate
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Carissa Dallalio
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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11
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Art Classes, Chess Club, Debate Club, Theater Classes