Walnut Street Christian School

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Walnut Street Christian School
Our Goal is: "To Educate children in truth and righteousness, to prepare them to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world by pursuing excellence and to support the Christian family and the Bible-believing Church."Phonics based reading curriculum
Students learn to read in kindergarten. Kindergarten students test in the top 12% nationwide.
Ninety percent of graduates enter higher education. A large percentage of the high school students qualify to be members of the KCEA State Honor Society.
Our students average two to three grades ahead on national achievement tests
Advanced, academic A Beka curriculum ~ *Academic Resource Classroom is available for extra help Many high school electives are offered.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Walnut Street Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1975

Student Body

Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Walnut Street Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Brandi Conklin

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports

School Notes

  •                  2005-2006                            2005-2006                                                National Rank                     Grade Equiv.                                                (Average)                             (Average)Kindergarten:                Reading                 Top 9%                                  1.4                Math                       Top 27%                                1.62nd Grade:                Reading                 Top 21.3%                            4.3                Math                       Top 34.4%                            3.2                Language             Top 28.4                               3.75th Grade                Reading                 Top 16.3%                            8.9                Math                       Top 12.3%                            9.0                Language             Top 17.3%                           8.7                Spelling                 Top 36.4%                            6.7                Science                 Top 20.3%                            7.88th Grade               50% of students scored between grade equivalent of 9.5-PHS (College level)                (21 PHS/out of a possible 32)11th Grade                43% of students scored 100% of tested subjects in PHS range (College level)                57% of students scored 62% of their tested subjects in the PHS rangeGenerally, the longer a student attends WSCS the higher he or she scores.   
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Walnut Street Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Walnut Street Christian School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
What sports does Walnut Street Christian School offer?
Walnut Street Christian School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Walnut Street Christian School?
The application deadline for Walnut Street Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $10,477 for elementary schools and $16,145 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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