Ruskin Christian School
RCS, a ministry of First Baptist Church, exists to teach biblical values in a Christ-centered environment and to assist the home and church in their endeavor to "Train up a child in the way he should go..." by providing each student with the opportunity for academic achievement, spiritual growth, and social development.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 291 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Ruskin Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
limited to speech and language
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
291 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 45%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(uniforms)
(uniforms)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Preschool - $110-132.50 weekly
K5-12 $4700.00 plus registration fee
Discounts for multiple children
Admissions Director
Tim Vanderveer
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Voted the "BEST" in 2011, 2012,2013, and 2014 Private School in the South Shore Community.
Source: Verified school update
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