Redwood Christian Elementary School
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 650 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 (2022)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 297 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,351
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Redwood Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1970
Student Body
Total Students
297 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
26%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(collared shirts; jeans in good repair)
(collared shirts; jeans in good repair)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,351
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
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)
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)
School Calendar
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Source: Verified school update
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