Sheldon Christian School prepares God's children for a lifetime of kingdom service by providing quality God-Centered education. Sheldon Christian School opened in 1917 as a private Christian school with the goal of offering a high quality education with a Christian perspective on all life.
Throughout the years it has provide a God-Centered education through a solid curriculum, dedicated faculty, and strong parental involvment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Application Deadline: Jun. 30
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
132 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jun. 30
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Sheldon Christian School prepares God's children for a lifetime of kingdom service by providing quality God-Centered education.
- School Mascot: Lions
- Sheldon Christian School prepares God's children for a lifetime of kingdom service by providing quality God-Centered education. Sheldon Christian School opened in 1917 as a private Christian school with the goal of offering a high quality education with a Christian perspective on all life. Throughout the years it has provide a God-Centered education through a solid curriculum, dedicated faculty, and strong parental involvment.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Sheldon Christian School offer?
Sheldon Christian School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Sheldon Christian School?
The application deadline for Sheldon Christian School is Jun. 30.
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