St. Joseph School vs. Bethel Christian School
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School Overview
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St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Bethel Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
Our mission is to serve our community in forming young girls and boys mindful of their ability to shape their future, dedicated to giving the very best of themselves, and capable of rising to the diverse challenges in our ever-changing world.
Our purpose at Bethel Christian School is to partner with parents to prepare and develop the whole student; mind, body and spirit through academic training that is interwoven with Biblical teaching, ministry and worship.
We believe that the spiritual man is integrated into all aspects of learning and life.
In order for students to gain a comprehensive education, all materials must be presented with spiritual and academic truth.
Learners must be taught how to use their knowledge and skills for the glory of God. We teach that God wants to edify, comfort, and exhort His children. Through this understanding, students will gain self-confidence enabling them to achieve all that God has purposed for their lives.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Year Founded
1946
1988
Students Body
Total Students
181 students
393 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
50
Kindergarten Students
22
40
Grade 1 Students
31
38
Grade 2 Students
19
32
Grade 3 Students
21
34
Grade 4 Students
23
36
Grade 5 Students
12
40
Grade 6 Students
12
44
Grade 7 Students
10
31
Grade 8 Students
11
48
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
35%
n/a
Average Class Size
19
24
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
20:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(All students wear a uniform)
(All students wear a uniform)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,400
$4,960
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates are set yearly by the Board of Directors, and are below the actual cost to educate thanks to family participation in school fundraisers and returns on our endowments.
2020/21 K-4th grade annual tuition $4,960
2020/21 5th-8th grade annual tuition $5,180
*Discount for additional siblings
Acceptance Rate
85%
85%
Admissions Director
Jeny Askeland
Becky Gaffney
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
13
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Boy Scouts and Girl ScoutsChess Club
Extended Care ProgramHiking Club
Knights of ColumbusStudent Council Association
Youth Groups
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassesClass Grade-level Musicals
Music ClassPottery
Schoolwide Annual Musical
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheerleading