River Valley Christian School vs. Westminster Christian School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
River Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Westminster Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
Dyslexia, learning disabilities (mild to moderate), ADHD, PDD/NOS, Mild Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and Vision and Hearing impaired
Year Founded
2004
1978
Students Body
Total Students
667 students
314 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
34
-
Pre-K Students
64
24
Kindergarten Students
48
11
Grade 1 Students
34
26
Grade 2 Students
36
26
Grade 3 Students
34
20
Grade 4 Students
35
22
Grade 5 Students
40
21
Grade 6 Students
33
18
Grade 7 Students
52
22
Grade 8 Students
47
25
Grade 9 Students
45
17
Grade 10 Students
55
40
Grade 11 Students
58
21
Grade 12 Students
52
21
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
33%
33%
Average Class Size
17
20
Number of AP Classes
7
10
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
10:1
Average SAT score
1110
n/a
Average ACT score
23
24
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(K-5, Middle School, High School have different stipulations. See harvestchristianacademy.org/dresscode.)
(K-5, Middle School, High School have different stipulations. See harvestchristianacademy.org/dresscode.)
Casual
(Modest and appropriate)
(Modest and appropriate)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$13,125
Tuition Notes
see rivervalleychristianschool.org/tuition for current rates
Preschool A: $1,950
PreK A (half day): $2,450, PreK B (full day): $4,450
Kindergarten (half day): $6,250, Kindergarten (full day): $8,950
Elementary Tuition, Grade 1: $9,950
Grade 2: $9,950, Grade 3: $10,225, Grade 4: $10,225
Grade 5: $11,000, Grade 6: $11,000, Grade 7: $11,725, Grade 8: $11,725
High School Tuition: $13,125
% on Financial Aid
12%
40%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
Kristy Weidman
Beth Lindberg
Admissions Associate
Lauryn Miller
Kim Dunkin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
History ClubK4 Buddies
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Digital ArtDigital Design
High School Worship BandMiddle School Worship Band
PhotographyTheater
Yearbook
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Crossroads (Compassion Ministry)Future Teachers of America
Mission TripsNational Honor Society
NewspaperStudent Government
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Perfoming ArtsWorship Team/Chapel