Grace Christian School vs. Escondido Christian School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Overview
Grace Christian School provides a Christ-centered, nurturing community along with a rigorous academic program. Students are encouraged to become responsible leaders, life-long learners, and compassionate citizens who are developing a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ.
Escondido Christian School offers a full range of educational services in well-equipped facilities.
Need-based financial aid is available. Escondido Christian is a ministry of Escondido Christian Church. School philosophy begins with the conviction that every child is uniquely imprinted with the image of God.
In order to reach the potential God has for each child, we believe that children should have a well-rounded program that encourages them to develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically, and spiritually.
Escondido Christian School works together with home and church to provide a Christ-centered spiritual, academic, and physical foundation in a Biblically-based environment, guiding young people into a daily walk with Jesus Christ to produce Kingdom-driven citizens.
Grades Offered
NS-8
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
If we feel we can meet the learners needs.
language, learning differences, mild autism,
Year Founded
1957
1948
Students Body
Total Students
252 students
438 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
74
20
Pre-K Students
16
65
Kindergarten Students
14
32
Grade 1 Students
18
30
Grade 2 Students
18
30
Grade 3 Students
21
35
Grade 4 Students
25
37
Grade 5 Students
23
43
Grade 6 Students
16
31
Grade 7 Students
13
36
Grade 8 Students
14
36
Grade 9 Students
-
13
Grade 10 Students
-
14
Grade 11 Students
-
7
Grade 12 Students
-
9
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
27 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
40%
Average Class Size
18
18
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki, navy bottoms, varied, colored collared shirts)
(Khaki, navy bottoms, varied, colored collared shirts)
Casual
(khaki/blue pants, plaid skirt/jumper, polo shirts)
(khaki/blue pants, plaid skirt/jumper, polo shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Mar. 15 / Aug. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,350
$10,100
Tuition Notes
1st -5th and 6th -8th rates. Sibling rates are available. Full or half tuition payment discounts. Call for more information.
Preschool is $1216 monthly. Elementary $8930 per yr. $Jr. High $9530. Need-based financial aid available.
% on Financial Aid
15%
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,850
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Acceptance Rate
95%
90%
Admissions Director
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Jody LeDuc
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Community ServiceDrama
Mission TripsSummer Programs
Youth Groups
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
Spanish
Club or Organization:
ASB LeadershipASB/Student Leadership
Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtDrama Club
Music and Choir depending on grade levelPhotography
Vibrant Musical Theater Programs for 4th -12th grades. 3 Shows per year.
Recreational Athletic Programs:
After School Sports Program for 6th -8th grade. High School students may try out for Escondido Charter High School Teams in the CIF league.Playball