North Christian School is an ministry of North Parkersburg Baptist Church. Both our staff and student body represent a wide number of area churches.
If you are a parent or grandparent who seeks a school that is committed to academic excellence and is Christ-centered, NCS is the place for your child.
North Christian School's vision is "to continually provide a quality Christian education to children that reflects Christian values and incorporates a standards-based curriculum integrated with 21st century skills and technology." North Christian School provides students with an academically challenging curriculum which will promote high academic standards while helping the students to achieve skills in creative and critical thinking.
North Christian School teaches students to know Jesus Christ and the Bible as the authoritative Word of God.
Students learn biblical principles throughout the curriculum with the following objectives: spiritual awareness, personal relationship with Christ, and spiritual growth. Please call the school to schedule a free Academic Success Consultation with the school's principal.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Title I Interventionist Services
Year Founded
1998
Student Body
Total Students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 9%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Financial assistance program in place
Admissions Director
Mary Brannan
Admissions Associate
Vicki Lyons
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Discovery Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
Art Club, Discovery Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
School Notes
- North Christian School offers small class sizes, a Christian curriculum with weekly chapel meetings, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school participates in traditional Science and Social Studies Fairs, Math Field Day, etc. Gifted and talented services are available as well as intervention services for Reading and Math. NCS highly values family involvement, including an active Parent Teacher Organization and four annual family programs each year. Our teachers are all credentialed and the school is fully accredited through Cognia.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North Christian School often compared to?
North Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What sports does North Christian School offer?
North Christian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for North Christian School?
The application deadline for North Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 2/17/2024
Both of my sons attend school here and we love the atmosphere, teachers, and staff. My 5-year-old has been diagnosed with ADHD and social anxiety and is possibly on the spectrum and every single one of the faculty members has helped in through some of the most difficult days and struggles. Both my children love their classes. I especially am happy to know that their friends will continue to move forward with them in the upcoming years. We really enjoy the advancements and hard work that go into making this school one of the best!
5 1/19/2024
North Christian School I feel like is the best school for my child. Not only do they make sure they are safe-fed and learning all the right things. You can see and feel how much that time they take for each child. To where you know they aren't left out, that they are loved. That they feel apart of the class and feel important. Especially if your child is more in the shy or quiet side. They still feel heard. It's a loving Christian environment. Learning about God is important and knowing your child is getting the education they need to succeed plus learning about God is such a blessing. The teachers are a God send. You can't go wrong with this school. They care and you see it. They give one on one time so your kid doesn't fall behind if they're struggling a little on their work. I would recommend this school to everyone wanting a Christian education. My personal opinion public school just wouldn't be the right fit for my daughter but this school definitely is. 10/10.
5 12/15/2023
There is NO OTHER school that compares to North. We've had students attend for the past six years, and currently have four of our children at NCS. They are the real deal when it comes to providing a solid, Christian education that accompanies excellence in academics. We love the staff and they truly love our children!
5 12/15/2023
When I was retiring from the military and moving my family back home (Belpre), a great school was high on my prayer concerns for our children. Oh boy did God deliver with North Christian School! A Christ-centered family is the best way to explain it. My Child has brought me to tears telling me about the things they learn in the Bible. The biblical teachings spill over into how my child lives in his day-to-day life. I see evidence of this in the way he acts socially in the community, at sporting events, and other things. You can definitely tell there's something different about him, and I know where it comes from. It is not all from the way we live at home. Academically, my child is more advanced because of this school than other members of our family of the same age who attend public schools. He even asked if he could go to school on weekends. He loves it so much. When I drop off my child at North, I feel like I have placed him directly into the hands of people who genuinely love Jesus.
5 3/2/2019
NCS has truly been a blessing to our family. The teachers are top notch and make learning fun for the students. The entire staff from teachers, administrators, coaches, custodial staff, etc. sincerely love the students and want only the best for them. My family has made wonderful friendships because of NCS as well. NCS is more than a school, it's a family!
5 2/23/2019
North Christian School provides a safe, positive environment for students to grow academically and spiritually. The staff/administration know each student by name and care deeply for them.
5 2/23/2019
We love North Christian School. We currently have our 2 kids going there and they are excelling in their grades. North has small class sizes and they are a smaller school if you are looking for a smaller school. The teachers are all certified teachers and take joy in teaching each and every student. It's neat to see teachers from other grades calling all the students by their names. It is a close knit community within the school. North offers Music and Technology one day a week and Gym class three times a week. Students from 3 year olds through middle school go to Spanish one day a week and there is a school choir that is offered to kids in grades 3-5th. The school also offers clubs after school. Some clubs you might see at North are dance, drama, community service, basketball, soccer, baseball/softball, lego, board games, guitar, chess, recycling, etc. The school also plays basketball, cheerleading and track with Wood County Schools. North also participates in Social Studies Fair, Science Fair, Speech Meet, and Spelling Bee. My favorite part about North is the Christ-centered education that my kids receive each and every day. I love that they pray as a student body at the beginning of each day, they are taking Bible class and their curriculum is Christ-centered. Students also meet once a week for Chapel.
5 12/27/2018
North Christian School provides students with a safe, faith based, loving environment. The teachers are all state certified and teach from Christian published curriculum. The test scores each year are always above national averages. We love this school!
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