Bethel Christian School vs. St. Joseph School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Bethel Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Overview
Our purpose at Bethel Christian School is to partner with parents to prepare and develop the whole student; mind, body and spirit through academic training that is interwoven with Biblical teaching, ministry and worship.
We believe that the spiritual man is integrated into all aspects of learning and life.
In order for students to gain a comprehensive education, all materials must be presented with spiritual and academic truth.
Learners must be taught how to use their knowledge and skills for the glory of God. We teach that God wants to edify, comfort, and exhort His children. Through this understanding, students will gain self-confidence enabling them to achieve all that God has purposed for their lives.
Our mission is to serve our community in forming young girls and boys mindful of their ability to shape their future, dedicated to giving the very best of themselves, and capable of rising to the diverse challenges in our ever-changing world.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1988
1946
Students Body
Total Students
393 students
151 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
15
Kindergarten Students
40
23
Grade 1 Students
38
13
Grade 2 Students
32
22
Grade 3 Students
34
13
Grade 4 Students
36
20
Grade 5 Students
40
18
Grade 6 Students
44
13
Grade 7 Students
31
4
Grade 8 Students
48
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
35%
Average Class Size
24
17
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:20
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(All students wear a uniform)
(All students wear a uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,960
$3,400
Tuition Notes
2020/21 K-4th grade annual tuition $4,960
2020/21 5th-8th grade annual tuition $5,180
*Discount for additional siblings
Tuition rates are set yearly by the Board of Directors, and are below the actual cost to educate thanks to family participation in school fundraisers and returns on our endowments.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
Admissions Director
Becky Gaffney
Bill Koppes
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Class Grade-level Musicals, Knights of Columbus, Schoolwide Annual Musical, Student Council Association, Youth Groups