North Christian School vs. Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
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School Overview
Overview
North Christian School is an ministry of North Parkersburg Baptist Church. Both our staff and student body represent a wide number of area churches.
If you are a parent or grandparent who seeks a school that is committed to academic excellence and is Christ-centered, NCS is the place for your child.
North Christian School's vision is "to continually provide a quality Christian education to children that reflects Christian values and incorporates a standards-based curriculum integrated with 21st century skills and technology." North Christian School provides students with an academically challenging curriculum which will promote high academic standards while helping the students to achieve skills in creative and critical thinking.
North Christian School teaches students to know Jesus Christ and the Bible as the authoritative Word of God.
Parkersburg Catholic Schools, in partnership with the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, is committed to teaching the Catholic faith and serving all students with the highest standards of educational excellence, empowering them to be leaders in a global community.
Grades Offered
PK-7
PK-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Title I Interventionist Services, Speech Therapist
n/a
Year Founded
1998
1947
Students Body
Total Students
177 students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
3%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
11
Kindergarten Students
23
10
Grade 1 Students
20
12
Grade 2 Students
20
6
Grade 3 Students
22
7
Grade 4 Students
16
11
Grade 5 Students
7
24
Grade 6 Students
10
8
Grade 7 Students
9
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
n/a
Average Class Size
15
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Uniform is required)
(Uniform is required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$25,000
$4,850
Tuition Notes
Financial assistance program in place
Discounts are available for members of participating parishes. Tuition assistance is also available
*Tuition assistance must be applied for
Acceptance Rate
98%
100%
Admissions Director
Courtney Davis
Kelly Franklin
Admissions Associate
Vicki Lyons
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Art ClubDiscovery Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Lego Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir