Valley Christian Schools service Christian students from over 100 different churches in the city and suburbs.
VCS is a chartered private school with the state of Ohio.
Valley Christian School exists as a healthy, faith-based educational system to transform the lives of students through love, discipline, and service.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism, Mild to Moderate disabilities
Year Founded
1975
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
3 courses
AP/Advanced Courses
AP EconomicsAP Literature
AP Science
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform style slacks and polos
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary based upon the grade level of the student and number of students from the same family attending.
% on Financial Aid
4%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Admissions Director
Shelley Murray
Admissions Associate
Melanie Emerson
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
AcademicFine
NationalPraise
SpeechSpirit
StudentVideo
School Notes
- School Motto: Love More. Expect More. Be More.
- Highly Qualified Teachers
- State Aligned Curriculum
- Faith & Learning Integrated in all subjects
- Individual attention for all students with small class sizes
- Brand new, state-of-the-art high school facility
- Smartboard technology in every classroom
- Learner Response System in each classroom
- Ipads and laptop computers available for classroom use
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center often compared to?
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center is often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Mooney High School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center offer?
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
When is the application deadline for Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center?
The application deadline for Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center is Cardinal Mooney High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Luke School (1.3 miles away)
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(330) 788-5007
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 788-5007
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750 Wick Ave
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(330) 744-4563
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-4563
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Victory Christian School
(Christian)
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(330) 539-6582
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 539-6582
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(330) 482-2331
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-2331
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(330) 385-5588
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 385-5588
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Montessori School
2008 Lynn Ave
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 788-4622
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 788-4622
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Joseph School Youngstown
(Catholic)
4565 New Road
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 793-1250
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 793-1250
4.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 236 students
St. Joseph The Provider School
(Catholic)
1125 Turin Ave
Youngstown, OH 44510
(330) 259-0353
Youngstown, OH 44510
(330) 259-0353
4.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 170 students
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(Christian)
2053 Pleasant Valley Rd
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 539-6582
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 539-6582
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(330) 482-2331
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-2331
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(330) 788-4622
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 788-4622
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(330) 482-2331
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-2331
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(330) 782-4060
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 782-4060
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Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
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(330) 792-4544
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 792-4544
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Zion Christian School
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(330) 792-4066
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 792-4066
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(Catholic)
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Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 782-4060
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 782-4060
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Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
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(330) 788-5007
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 788-5007
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Potential Development School for Students with Autism
Special Education School
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Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 746-7641
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 746-7641
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Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2
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Montessori School
2008 Lynn Ave
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 788-4622
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 788-4622
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
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(330) 965-0599
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 965-0599
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2545 Erie St
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 788-5007
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 788-5007
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Potential Development School for Students with Autism
Special Education School
2405 Market Street
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 746-7641
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 746-7641
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2
750 Wick Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-4563
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-4563
3.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
Victory Christian School
(Christian)
2053 Pleasant Valley Rd
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 539-6582
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 539-6582
10.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
28 Pittsburgh St
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-2331
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-2331
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Tuition listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
5225 South Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 782-4060
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 782-4060
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Potential Development School for Students with Autism
Special Education School
2405 Market Street
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 746-7641
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 746-7641
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2
The Montessori School Of The Mahoning Valley ![The Montessori School Of The Mahoning Valley Photo - Children's House contains the Primary classrooms at MSMV.]( "The Montessori School Of The Mahoning Valley Photo - Children's House contains the Primary classrooms at MSMV.")
Montessori School
2008 Lynn Ave
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 788-4622
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 788-4622
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
69 W Avondale Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(234) 719-1606
Youngstown, OH 44502
(234) 719-1606
2.2 miles
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(330) 758-6689
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 758-6689
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Miles
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St. Luke School
(Catholic)
5225 South Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 782-4060
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 782-4060
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Potential Development School for Students with Autism
Special Education School
2405 Market Street
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 746-7641
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 746-7641
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2
The Montessori School Of The Mahoning Valley ![The Montessori School Of The Mahoning Valley Photo - Children's House contains the Primary classrooms at MSMV.]( "The Montessori School Of The Mahoning Valley Photo - Children's House contains the Primary classrooms at MSMV.")
Montessori School
2008 Lynn Ave
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 788-4622
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 788-4622
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7203 Bristlewood Drive
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 965-0599
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 965-0599
2.2 miles
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3125 S Schenley Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 792-4544
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 792-4544
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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West Branch Early Learning Center
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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14405 Pricetown Rd
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 938-4500
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 938-4500
9345 miles
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B L Miller Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
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506 W Virginia Ave
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(330) 938-2025
Sebring, OH 44672
(330) 938-2025
9345.7 miles
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Rank:
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(330) 938-2963
Sebring, OH 44672
(330) 938-2963
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(330) 938-4300
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