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Mississippi Valley Christian School

MVCS has been offering a quality Christian-based education to residents in the Riverbend area for over 43 years.
The mission of Mississippi Valley Christian School is to assist parents in fulfilling their God-given responsibility of training their children to be conformed to the image of Christ spiritually, academically, socially, and physically in order to fulfill the Great Commission.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,648
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Mississippi Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1974

Student Body

Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Mississippi Valley Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
Average Class Size
10 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Girls - dresses/skirts; Boys casual pants

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Multi-student discounts; Fourth child free; Half-day and Full-day Kindergarten
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Dave Schneider

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Band and Choir, Speech/Drama
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mississippi Valley Christian School cost?
Mississippi Valley Christian School's tuition is approximately $3,648 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mississippi Valley Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Mississippi Valley Christian School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.
What sports does Mississippi Valley Christian School offer?
Mississippi Valley Christian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Mississippi Valley Christian School?
The application deadline for Mississippi Valley Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,648
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Madison County, IL is $4,436 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Madison County, IL is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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