Zion Lutheran Christian School vs. Santiam Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Santiam Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
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Overview
At Zion Lutheran Christian School, we believe the strength of a small school is found in the opportunity to provide a highly personalized educational experience.
Our teachers know each student well, allowing for individualized instruction, meaningful relationships, and the ability to challenge and support every learner.
Since 1907, Zion has partnered with families to provide educational excellence within a Christ-centered environment, where academic achievement, critical thinking, character development, and faith are intentionally integrated throughout the school day.
Through small class sizes, dedicated educators, and a strong partnership with families, students develop the knowledge, confidence, and values needed to succeed in high school, college, and lives of Christian service.
Santiam Christian School consists of a preschool (ages 3 - 4), an elementary school (grades K-6), a junior high school (grades 7 & 8) and a senior high school (grades 9 - 12).
Professionally trained Christian teachers at all levels, quality curriculum, and excellent facilities combine to produce a total Christian education package. Santiam Christian School exists to assist Christian families in their responsibility of training their sons and daughters to become faithful disciples of Christ.
Santiam Christian represents a conservative evangelical point of view, both in its teaching and its overall administration.
Santiam Christian is committed to high quality academic education in a distinctive Christian setting.
Our classroom style is a conservative, traditional approach where classroom discipline, modest dress, respect for authority, and a genuine desire to learn are characteristics that can be observed. Beginning at the elementary level we emphasize a program of strong academics.
Reading programs are centered around a phonetic approach. The daily curriculum consists of Bible, Math, language arts, reading, spelling, physical education, science and history.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1907
1979
Students Body
Total Students
160 students
710 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
35
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Pre-K Students
20
57
Kindergarten Students
17
58
Grade 1 Students
15
41
Grade 2 Students
6
41
Grade 3 Students
13
38
Grade 4 Students
6
45
Grade 5 Students
18
42
Grade 6 Students
11
58
Grade 7 Students
12
42
Grade 8 Students
7
41
Grade 9 Students
-
74
Grade 10 Students
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63
Grade 11 Students
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59
Grade 12 Students
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51
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
52 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
4%
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Average Class Size
15
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Number of AP Classes
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6
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(clean, neat and modest)
(clean, neat and modest)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,500
$9,864
Tuition Notes
Zion\'s tuition follows a tiered structure from Kindergarten through Middle School, recognizing the evolving academic opportunities and instructional needs at each stage of a student\'s education.
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% on Financial Aid
40%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
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Admissions Director
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Raelyn Riedlinger
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Battle of the BooksChess Club
Knowledge BowlRobotics Team
Student Leadership
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts and CraftsDrama Program
Music Performance
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Soccer
BandChoir
DECADrama (four full-scale productions/year)
Educational TravelFFA
Genesis (Street Ministry Group)International Missions Trips
National Honor SocietyRobotics
Student LeadershipWorship Teams
Yearbook