Rivers of Life Christian School is a private Christian college preparatory school where young men and women are molded to achieve greatness through a focus on the "whole child"- spiritually, academically, and athletically.
ROLCS currently serves K5-12th grade students. ROLCS offers small class sizes, experienced teachers and a unique academic program that achieves a balance of core subjects, technology and extra curricular activities.
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School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call the office for tuition rates,
before and after care available.
Admissions Director
Dawn Watkins
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Notes
- School was formally known as Gateway Christian School. We have all the transcripts for the graduates of this school.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Rivers Of Life Christian School offer?
Rivers Of Life Christian School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting.
When is the application deadline for Rivers Of Life Christian School?
The application deadline for Rivers Of Life Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Rivers Of Life Christian School is Word Of Life Christian Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Elizabeth Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
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St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Catholic)
2300 Pontoon Rd
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(618) 877-3300
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-3300
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Gateway Legacy Christian Academy
(Christian)
1360 Grandview Drive
Florissant, MO 63033
(618) 310-8662
Florissant, MO 63033
(618) 310-8662
9.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Collinsville Christian Academy
(Christian)
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
9.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
845 Dunn Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 972-6227
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(314) 972-6227
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(314) 837-8283
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Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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