The mission of Rivers Christian Academy is to provide academic excellence within a Biblically-based, Christ-centered atmosphere that encourages and enables the student to mature spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physcially, and socially.
Rivers Christian Academy exists to give kids roots, dreams, and wings.
Deep spiritual roots, great dreams of an exciting life of service to God and man, and excellent academic wings to fulfill a life of service.
Students will be thoroughly prepared to fulfill God's purpose for their lives.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
336 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The mission of Rivers Christian Academy is to provide academic excellence within a Biblically-based, Christ-centered atmosphere that encourages and enables the student to mature spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physcially, and socially. Rivers Christian Academy exists to give kids roots, dreams, and wings. Deep spiritual roots, great dreams of an exciting life of service to God and man, and excellent academic wings to fulfill a life of service. Students will be thoroughly prepared to fulfill God's purpose for their lives.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Rivers Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Rivers Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Rivers Christian Academy is Solid Rock Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Andrew Catholic School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 Irving Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Tuition listed
1118 4th Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(612) 599-2464
Elk River, MN 55330
(612) 599-2464
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Solid Rock Christian Academy ![Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.]( "Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.")
(Pentecostal)
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9243 Viking Blvd Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Albertville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
5953 Labeaux Ave NE
Albertville, MN 55301
(833) 905-3276
Albertville, MN 55301
(833) 905-3276
7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Solid Rock Christian Academy ![Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.]( "Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.")
(Pentecostal)
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1001 E 7th St Suite 1
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 220-2402
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 220-2402
10.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
22940 Saint Francis Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-1230
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-1230
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Legacy Christian Academy ![Legacy Christian Academy Photo - Legacy Lions Baseball | 2017 State Class A 2nd Place]( "Legacy Christian Academy Photo - Legacy Lions Baseball | 2017 State Class A 2nd Place")
(Christian)
3037 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 427-4595
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 427-4595
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 897 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Academy
(Catholic)
777 221st Ave Nw
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-8614
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-8614
14.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 Irving Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Tuition listed
Solid Rock Christian Academy ![Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.]( "Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.")
(Pentecostal)
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9243 Viking Blvd Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
21201 Church Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 428-2355
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 428-2355
8.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
14 Main St N
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-3887
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-3887
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 Irving Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Tuition listed
1118 4th Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(612) 599-2464
Elk River, MN 55330
(612) 599-2464
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Solid Rock Christian Academy ![Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.]( "Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.")
(Pentecostal)
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9243 Viking Blvd Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Albertville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
5953 Labeaux Ave NE
Albertville, MN 55301
(833) 905-3276
Albertville, MN 55301
(833) 905-3276
7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Elk River Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3434
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3434
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
998 Jackson Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3480
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3480
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3500
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3500
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1232 School St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
C.o.m.p.a.s.s.
Special Education School
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
0.5 miles
Gr: 12 | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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