Woodcrest Baptist Academy vs. Northside Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Woodcrest Baptist Academy was established in 1973 as an educational ministry of Woodcrest Baptist Church, under the leadership of Dr. Clarke Poorman.
Our curriculum emphasizes the traditional approach to classroom education.
Our average classroom size is about 17 students. The teachers at WBA are dedicated to the responsibility of training young people academically, morally and spiritually.
About Northside Christian School. Real Learning. Real Life. Northside Christian School offers a comprehensive, academically rigorous Preschool/Pre-K and K-12 education.
At Northside, we believe that education transforms both the mind and the heart of a child and that, as educators, we need to be intentional with both.
Our teaching goal is two fold:1) to be academically competitive and relevant in our world, and 2) to teach and apply Christian morals and values in every subject, struggle and situation we face teaching that will stay with your child for a lifetime.A Northside education emphasizes critical thinking, social awareness, spiritual acuteness, literary excellence, and scientific thinking, all while promoting imagination and creativity.
Our exceptional academics, small classes, and talented faculty help students become critical thinkers and responsible members of a global community. Northside is a non-denominational school.
With more than 30 churches represented from around the Twin Cities and the world, Northside offers a Biblically-based, Christ-centered education. Located in Blaine, Minnesota, Northside has a beautiful campus with over 20 wooded acres.
Yet the truly exceptional part of this campus is found in the hearts of the people who choose to be here.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1973
1974
Students Body
Total Students
215 students
125 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
7
15
Kindergarten Students
12
10
Grade 1 Students
19
10
Grade 2 Students
18
10
Grade 3 Students
15
10
Grade 4 Students
8
10
Grade 5 Students
13
10
Grade 6 Students
21
10
Grade 7 Students
16
10
Grade 8 Students
22
10
Grade 9 Students
19
5
Grade 10 Students
19
5
Grade 11 Students
17
5
Grade 12 Students
9
5
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
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Average Class Size
17
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(modest dress code)
(modest dress code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,000
$6,500
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band and Choir programs
Guitar Club, Soccer