River City Believers Academy
River City Believers Academy exists to partner with parents to prepare students for real life as passionate followers of Jesus Christ.
We are a PreK-12th grade school in Selma serving families is the Northeast San Antonio area.
We are a ministry of River City Community Church and are accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 160 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,100
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1981
Student Body
Total Students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
13 students
Number of AP Courses
1 course
Advanced Courses
Calculus A/B
Average SAT score
1040
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
PreK-$6630
Elementary-$7385
MS-$7925
HS-$8310
% on Financial Aid
70%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Sara Mansur
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
National Honor Society, Student Council, Worship Team, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Band, Middle School Band, Theater Arts
National Honor Society, Student Council, Worship Team, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Band, Middle School Band, Theater Arts
School Notes
- At RCBA we love our students. We believe that every student is created uniquely, in God's image, and by His divine design. Our goal is to help our students discover their individual strengths, gifts, talents and callings. We want our students to thrive spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and emotionally. We want to help our students develop a Christ-centered biblical worldview that will guide them throughout their lives. We are committed to rigorous academics, competitive athletics and creative fine arts to help each student bring glory to God.
Profile last updated: 11/03/2021
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