Eastern Mennonite School vs. Blue Ridge Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Eastern Mennonite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
Blue Ridge Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
Our vision: Eastern Mennonite School envisions a school where every student belongs, thrives, and lives God's call.
Our mission: Eastern Mennonite School joins home and church in calling students to faith in Jesus Christ, academic excellence, personal integrity, and compassionate service in the world.
Founded in 1990, BRCS operates on two historic campuses in Bridgewater and Dayton and serves 460 preschool through 12th grade students. BRCS is committed to the academic, spiritual and social development of students who are rooted in Christ, joyful in learning and faithful in service. We value strong academics, creative hands-on experiences, and individualized instruction. Our students, staff and parents partner to pursue the best education possible for each student. Through a comprehensive curriculum intended to engage the head, the hands, and the heart, students deepen their understanding and their practice of Biblical truth.
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Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Resource Department
Year Founded
1917
1990
Students Body
Total Students
377 students
475 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
-
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
66
Kindergarten Students
16
37
Grade 1 Students
16
37
Grade 2 Students
17
38
Grade 3 Students
19
37
Grade 4 Students
19
42
Grade 5 Students
20
24
Grade 6 Students
33
31
Grade 7 Students
40
38
Grade 8 Students
35
22
Grade 9 Students
43
40
Grade 10 Students
36
20
Grade 11 Students
42
28
Grade 12 Students
41
15
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
51 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
99%
30%
Average Class Size
16
18
Number of AP Classes
6
2
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:9
Average SAT score
1182
1273
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$12,360
Tuition Notes
Variable Tuition Program
The prices listed is for K-5. Price does increase for middle and high. A homeschool connection program is also available.
% on Financial Aid
27%
30%
Admissions Director
Abigail Cook
Carolyn Paradzinski
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Anti-Racism Student Association, Art Show, Chamber Choir, Drama, Junior Choir, Math Counts, Math League, Musical, National Honor Society (NHS), Robotics Club, Senior Choir, Student Council Organization, Touring Choir, We Serve Club
Drama, instrumental lessons, Shooting Team