Redwood Christian Elementary School
Tel:
(510) 889-7526
- The mission of Redwood Christian Schools is to provide a Christ-centered education which is able to equip students for daily living and eternal life.
- RCS serves over 700 students in grades TK-12. Located in the East Bay/San Francisco area, RCS has two Christian school campuses: our elementary campus is located in Castro Valley, CA, and our middle school and high school campus is located in San Lorenzo, CA.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 269 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,033
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Redwood Christian Elementary School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 269 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 47% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 26% |
| Average Class Size | 17 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (collared shirts; jeans in good repair) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,033 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition shown is annual tuition for Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade for 2018-19. Annual tuition for the Academic Assistance Program is $13,403 for grades 2 through 5. Tuition assistance is available. |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Brittany Spade |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, BowlingBasketball, Bowling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: Advanced Band (Grades 3-5), Art (Grades TK-5), Beginning Band (Grades 3-5), Classroom Music (TK-3), Elementary Strings, Royal Choir (Grades 4-5) |
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110 - Fremont Grades: NS-12 | 685 students
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685 - FremontOur Lady Of Guadalupe School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 221 students
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