Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville vs. Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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School History
Overview
Rocky Bayou Christian School is a K-3 through 12th grade college preparatory Christian school with campuses in Niceville and Crestview offering traditional, special services, online academy and homeschool programs. RBCS is accredited through the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS) and is committed to equipping generations to use their God-given abilities as Champions for Christ. RBCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in any of its programs.
Calvary Christian Academy is a private, non-profit Christian School founded in 1967 as a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church.
The curriculum provides a traditional Christian education founded on the principles of the Scripture.
These principles are inculcated in each subject throughout every class and by all instructors.
The school implements the teachings of the family and the local church, helping to rear children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Calvary Christian Academy and Preschool offers grades K3-12th.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Autism/Others
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1973
1967
Students Body
Total Students
900 students
293 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
18
Kindergarten Students
70
34
Grade 1 Students
70
32
Grade 2 Students
65
32
Grade 3 Students
65
25
Grade 4 Students
55
24
Grade 5 Students
55
23
Grade 6 Students
85
24
Grade 7 Students
85
18
Grade 8 Students
85
22
Grade 9 Students
65
14
Grade 10 Students
60
12
Grade 11 Students
55
5
Grade 12 Students
55
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
25%
Average Class Size
15
14
Number of AP Classes
15
19
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:12
Average SAT score
1202
1060
Average ACT score
26
23
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(uniform--khaki/plaid skirts/polo/oxford)
(uniform--khaki/plaid skirts/polo/oxford)
Casual
(school uniform)
(school uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Nov. 25
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,000
$5,170
Tuition Notes
Find more information about tuition and fees here: https://rbcs.org/admission/tuition/. Tuition assistance is available through Step Up for Students.
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% on Financial Aid
n/a
75%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$6,350
Acceptance Rate
70%
90%
Admissions Director
Holly Riches
Steve Thomas
Admissions Associate
n/a
Ki'Shonne Faulkner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
16
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Team, Art, Beta Club, Chess, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, International Students, Junior Classical League, Leadership Trek, MathCounts, Missions, Mu Alpha Theta, Outdoorsmanship, Science, SGA, Shakespeare, Spirit
Band, Bible Club, Choir, Drama, Elementary basketball, Pep Squad, Private Piano Lessons, Private Violin Lessons, Robotics Club, Student Leadership Team