Westminster Christian School vs. River Valley Christian School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Westminster Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
River Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
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, learning disabilities (mild to moderate), ADHD, PDD/NOS, Mild Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and Vision and Hearing impaired
Dyslexia
Year Founded
1978
2004
Students Body
Total Students
314 students
667 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
24
64
Kindergarten Students
11
48
Grade 1 Students
26
34
Grade 2 Students
26
36
Grade 3 Students
20
34
Grade 4 Students
22
35
Grade 5 Students
21
40
Grade 6 Students
18
33
Grade 7 Students
22
52
Grade 8 Students
25
47
Grade 9 Students
17
45
Grade 10 Students
40
55
Grade 11 Students
21
58
Grade 12 Students
21
52
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
38 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
33%
33%
Average Class Size
20
17
Number of AP Classes
10
7
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1110
Average ACT score
24
23
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Modest and appropriate)
(Modest and appropriate)
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.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,125
n/a
Tuition Notes
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
see rivervalleychristianschool.org/tuition for current rates
% on Financial Aid
40%
12%
Acceptance Rate
95%
n/a
Admissions Director
Beth Lindberg
Kristy Weidman
Admissions Associate
Kim Dunkin
Lauryn Miller
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
12
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
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