River City Believers Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 159 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,950
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	River City Believers Academy
Pre-K	16
Kind	7
1	13
2	7
3	19
4	11
5	7
6	15
7	11
8	11
9	10
10	15
11	6
12	11

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Grade 3 has 19 students making it the largest class at River City Believers Academy.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1981

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Student Body

Total Students

159 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average SAT score

1040

(Out of 1600)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniforms

Advanced Courses

Dual Credit courses offered through ORU and LeTourneau

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,950

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Tuition Notes

PreK-$7900 Elementary-$8805 MS-$9545 HS - $9720 HS-$8310

% on Financial Aid

50%

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Tara Zalewski

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

GolfTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Soldiers

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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School Notes

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).

Our Commitment to Students

Valuing Every Student -At RCBA, we have a deep love for our students. We believe that each student is created uniquely, reflecting God's image and designed by His divine purpose.
Supporting Individual Growth -Our mission is to guide students in discovering their unique strengths, gifts, talents, and callings. We strive to help each student thrive in all aspects of life: spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and emotionally.
Developing a Christ-Centered Worldview -We aim to assist students in forming a Christ-centered, biblical worldview. This foundation will serve as a guiding light for them throughout their lives.
Excellence in Academics, Athletics, and Arts -RCBA is committed to providing rigorous academics, competitive athletics, and creative fine arts programs. Through these opportunities, we encourage each student to bring glory to God in all they do.

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How much does River City Believers Academy cost?

River City Believers Academy's tuition is approximately $9,950 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of River City Believers Academy?

The acceptance rate of River City Believers Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does River City Believers Academy offer?

River City Believers Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for River City Believers Academy?

The application deadline for River City Believers Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Bexar County, TX is $10,333 for elementary schools and $11,059 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bexar County, TX is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).