Hillside Christian School vs. Heritage Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Acceptance Rate
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Overview
Hillside is an accredited intentionally small K-8 Christian school which offers a unique and effective 'one-room schoolhouse' type of education in a family atmosphere.
Individual children's learning styles and rates are naturally accommodated through multi-grade classrooms
High academic standards are balanced with plenty of time for creative play and exploration so that children can enjoy childhood, not be hurried through it.
Our mission is to serve Christ by partnering with parents to provide biblically faithful, academically excellent education.Our vision is to be a leader in developing passionate,lifelong learners commited to Christ.
Class sizes are capped at 20 students. State-certified teachers focus on nurturing your child`s development spiritually, academically and socially.
The financial aid program provides tuition assistance to12 percent of students.
Specialized classes in music, art and physical education are offered.
New facility was built in 2009 on 22 acres inNorthLiberty.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
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Year Founded
1981
1992
Students Body
Total Students
32 students
213 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
6
30
Grade 1 Students
2
20
Grade 2 Students
5
30
Grade 3 Students
5
20
Grade 4 Students
3
20
Grade 5 Students
4
31
Grade 6 Students
2
15
Grade 7 Students
3
14
Grade 8 Students
2
13
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
24%
Average Class Size
12
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 17 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,000
$8,413
Tuition Notes
ESA eligible
Tuition and fees amount do not exceed ESA amount per year
Tuition cost reflects full-time tuition. Part-time pre-kindergarten tuition rates are lower.
% on Financial Aid
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12%
Acceptance Rate
80%
95%
Admissions Director
Amy Smellie
Brian Goodbar
Admissions Associate
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Brenda Wichhart
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art, Pilates Strength and Flexibility Exercise, Vocal Music
Art, Concert Band, Heritage Singers Performing Choir, Physical Education