River Valley Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 667 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

River Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	River Valley Christian School
Nursery	34
Pre-K	64
Kind	48
1	34
2	36
3	34
4	35
5	40
6	33
7	52
8	47
9	45
10	55
11	58
12	52

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Grade 10 is largest with 49 students, more than any other grade at Harvest Christian Academy.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia

Year Founded

2004

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School Motto

KNOWN. LOVED. EQUIPPED.

Student Body

Total Students

667 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

33%

Average Class Size

17 students

Average SAT score

1110

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

K-5, Middle School, High School have different stipulations. See harvestchristianacademy.org/dresscode.

Number of AP Courses

7 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP CalculusAP Human Geography

AP LanguageAP Literature

AP StatisticsAP US History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

see rivervalleychristianschool.org/tuition for current rates

% on Financial Aid

12%

Admissions Director

Kristy Weidman

Admissions Associate

Lauryn Miller

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

GolfSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

History ClubK4 Buddies

National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Digital ArtDigital Design

High School Worship BandMiddle School Worship Band

PhotographyTheater

Yearbook

School Notes

The mission of Harvest Christian Academy is to glorify God through the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
HCA is a ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel; one church on multiple campuses in the Chicagoland area.
Our school is located at the Elgin Campus.
Watch this~ We are Lions

Our Distinctives

A commitment to the Bible as the final authority in all matters.
A commitment to the thorough and purposeful integration of biblical principles in the teaching of all academic disciplines.
A program that strives to equip students for great success in higher education.
An emphasis on intentional discipleship through instruction, mentorship, counseling and prayer.
A faculty characterized by a growing walk with Christ, expressed in a life that is increasingly glorifying, growing, gracious, generous, and grateful.
An embrace of Kingdom responsibility and opportunities for growth through service.
Surrender to the authority of the local church.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Michael Sisko - Class of 2017- IT Manager
- Lauryn Miller - Class of 2011- Admissions Manager since 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are River Valley Christian School often compared to?

River Valley Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Westminster Christian School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from River Valley Christian School?

River Valley Christian School famous alumni include: Michael Sisko and Lauryn Miller.

What sports does River Valley Christian School offer?

River Valley Christian School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. River Valley Christian School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is River Valley Christian School's ranking?

River Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for River Valley Christian School?

The application deadline for River Valley Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 9/7/2013

Thankful for the teachers and administrators here who are committed to Christ and discipling HCA students in the context of academic excellence.

- Posted by Parent - kweid

5 10/27/2012

Amazing school with a focus on Christ. Teachers are loving and academics Are above grade level of local public schools.

- Posted by Parent - Kedan

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