Valley Lutheran School vs. Cedar Ridge Christian School
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School Overview
Overview
We understand that the decision of where your child will spend so much of their childhood attending school is an important decision.
We invite you to visit Valley Lutheran School and ask questions so that you can capture for yourself a picture of the character and skills Valley strives day in and day out to instill into our students.
Our prayer is that you will see the difference a Christ-centered, academically challenging education will have for your child.
The mission of Cedar Ridge Christian School is for students to know truth, pursue wisdom, and serve Jesus Christ.
We are an independent, K-12 school that has been serving the Cedar Valley for over 50 years.
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Year Founded
2003
1973
Students Body
Total Students
146 students
364 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
13
39
Grade 1 Students
16
32
Grade 2 Students
9
23
Grade 3 Students
8
25
Grade 4 Students
17
39
Grade 5 Students
6
28
Grade 6 Students
10
31
Grade 7 Students
10
27
Grade 8 Students
9
28
Grade 9 Students
9
18
Grade 10 Students
14
24
Grade 11 Students
15
23
Grade 12 Students
10
27
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
60 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
15%
25%
Average Class Size
11
20
Number of AP Classes
7
3
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:6
Average ACT score
25
27
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Dress pants/shorts with Valley logoed apperal)
(Dress pants/shorts with Valley logoed apperal)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jun. 30
Tuition Cost
$9,070
$10,550
Tuition Notes
ESAs through the State of Iowa are available to incoming families in the amount of $7,635 (deadline to apply is June 30th). Two additional financial aid programs are available for qualifying families.
All families qualify for an Educational Savings Account of approximately $8,000. The out-of-pocket cost for families ranges between $950 - $2,500.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,635
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Acceptance Rate
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60%
Admissions Director
April Schriever
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Model UN, Musical Theater, National Honor Society, Robotics Team, Speech Team, Student Council, Titan Challenge, Weightlifting
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