Ruskin Christian School
Tel:
(813) 645-6441
- 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 (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 291 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Ruskin Christian School places among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | limited to speech and language |
| Year Founded | 1968 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 291 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 32% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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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) |
Finances and Admission
| 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 | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, |
School Notes
- Voted the "BEST" in 2011, 2012,2013, and 2014 Private School in the South Shore Community.
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