Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,250
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Ruskin Christian School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,250
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Ruskin Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Pre-K largest at 75 making it the clear enrollment peak compared with 24 in Grade 7 and 10 in Nursery.
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
limited to speech and language
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
312 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
uniforms
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Preschool - $110-132.50 weekly
K5-12 $4700.00 plus registration fee
Discounts for multiple children
Admissions Director
Tim Vanderveer
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
School Notes
- 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.
- Voted the "BEST" in 2011, 2012,2013, and 2014 Private School in the South Shore Community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ruskin Christian School cost?
Ruskin Christian School's tuition is approximately $6,250 for private students.
What sports does Ruskin Christian School offer?
Ruskin Christian School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Ruskin Christian School's ranking?
Ruskin Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Ruskin Christian School?
The application deadline for Ruskin Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
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(813) 677-5236
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Baptist
5416 Providence Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(181) 366-1058
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
801 Limona Road
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 689-1952
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: K-12
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1425 N. Valrico Rd
Valrico, FL 33594
(813) 689-8815
Distance: 32.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
19521 Michigan Ave
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-1825
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Baptist
5416 Providence Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(181) 366-1058
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
801 Limona Road
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 689-1952
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: K-12
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1425 N. Valrico Rd
Valrico, FL 33594
(813) 689-8815
Distance: 32.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
19521 Michigan Ave
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-1825
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Baptist
5416 Providence Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(181) 366-1058
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
801 Limona Road
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 689-1952
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: K-12
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1425 N. Valrico Rd
Valrico, FL 33594
(813) 689-8815
Distance: 32.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
19521 Michigan Ave
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-1825
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Baptist
5416 Providence Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(181) 366-1058
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
801 Limona Road
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 689-1952
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
Montessori School
11520 Ramble Creek Dr
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(813) 741-3300
Distance: 13.7 mi
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Christian
3909 S Macdill Ave
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(813) 839-4297
Distance: 6.7 mi
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Montessori School
7006 Sail View Ln
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(813) 677-5000
Distance: 8.4 mi
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
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(813) 677-5236
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students
Special Education School
13498 Us Highway 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 399-3180
Distance: 11.3 mi
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Montessori School
11520 Ramble Creek Dr
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(813) 741-3300
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 47
Episcopal
990 62nd Avenue NE
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(727) 525-1419
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 47
Episcopal
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 108 students
Christian
2901 44th Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 300-1870
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
5309 29th Street East
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(941) 723-3663
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
10518 Riverview Dr
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-7777
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 132 students
Montessori School
7006 Sail View Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 677-5000
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students
Special Education School
13498 Us Highway 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 399-3180
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
Montessori School
11520 Ramble Creek Dr
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 741-3300
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 47
Episcopal
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 132 students
Montessori School
7006 Sail View Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 677-5000
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
Montessori School
11520 Ramble Creek Dr
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 741-3300
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 47
Episcopal
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
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(727) 522-8331
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(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E College Ave
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 838 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Lennard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
2002 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 938-1203
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 938-1203
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
South County Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 30th Street Ne
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
3.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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