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
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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Gateway Legacy Christian Academy
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(618) 310-8662
Florissant, MO 63033
(618) 310-8662
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182
Collinsville Christian Academy
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