Walnut Street Christian School

201 W Highland St Avis, PA 17721
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,744
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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About the 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.".

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,744
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Brandi Conklin

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports

School Notes

  • 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.
  • School Motto: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
  • 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

How much does Walnut Street Christian School cost?
Walnut Street Christian School's tuition is approximately $6,744 for private students.
What schools are Walnut Street Christian School often compared to?
Walnut Street Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Lock Haven Catholic Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 81%.
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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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,047 for elementary schools and $19,283 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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