Ovilla Christian School vs. First Christian Day School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Student Body
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Overview
Ovilla Christian School is a ministry of Ovilla Road Baptist Church.
Ovilla Christian School will cultivate an environment in which followers of Christ may flourish as they become biblical thinkers, lifelong learners, and servant leaders.
We are a Private Christian School located in Waxahachie, Texas.
Our Elementary and Preschool students have daily Chapel and Character First, Core subjects, Physical Education, and Handwriting.
They also participate in Specials - Spanish, Music, Art, and Computer skills.
Grades 1st-8th participate in weekly STEAM/STEM Labs Elective Day -Homeschool Support
Flex Day - Morning Classes or Afternoon Classes/ MWF morning or All day
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1992
1982
Students Body
Total Students
462 students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
55
-
Pre-K Students
52
74
Kindergarten Students
38
15
Grade 1 Students
36
11
Grade 2 Students
27
9
Grade 3 Students
27
7
Grade 4 Students
35
5
Grade 5 Students
18
3
Grade 6 Students
31
2
Grade 7 Students
24
1
Grade 8 Students
22
9
Grade 9 Students
27
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Grade 10 Students
22
-
Grade 11 Students
25
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Grade 12 Students
23
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
7 teachers
Average Class Size
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10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:19
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Navy Polos, Khaki pants/skirts/shorts)
(Navy Polos, Khaki pants/skirts/shorts)
Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,000
$5,300
Tuition Notes
Please see our website for the most accurate tuition information.
Preschool tuition is $4800 full time August-May
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
Donna Garrett
Debbie Aday
Admissions Associate
Carissa Dallalio
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Classes, Chess Club, Debate Club, Theater Classes
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