About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
336 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 23%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & 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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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students
Catholic
428 Irving Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
1118 4th Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(612) 599-2464
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Pentecostal
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9243 Viking Blvd Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5953 Labeaux Ave NE
Albertville, MN 55301
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Pentecostal
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1001 E 7th St Suite 1
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 220-2402
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Baptist
22940 Saint Francis Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-1230
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 939 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
3037 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 427-4595
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 86 students
Catholic
777 221st Ave Nw
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-8614
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students
Catholic
428 Irving Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Pentecostal
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9243 Viking Blvd Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: K-4 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
21201 Church Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 428-2355
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Catholic
14 Main St N
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-3887
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students
Catholic
428 Irving Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
1118 4th Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(612) 599-2464
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Pentecostal
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9243 Viking Blvd Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5953 Labeaux Ave NE
Albertville, MN 55301
(833) 905-3276
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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