The Oaks Classical Christian Academy vs. Valley Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The Oaks Classical Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Overview
The Oaks is a private, Classical Christian school located in Spokane, Washington educating students in grades K-12.
Founded in 1996, the school has been blessed with a rich history of spiritual and academic excellence.
Valley Christian School serves 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The student:teacher of Valley Christian School is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1996
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Students Body
Total Students
340 students
394 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
25
Kindergarten Students
28
40
Grade 1 Students
27
46
Grade 2 Students
26
28
Grade 3 Students
31
37
Grade 4 Students
30
33
Grade 5 Students
34
16
Grade 6 Students
37
49
Grade 7 Students
22
30
Grade 8 Students
26
18
Grade 9 Students
27
31
Grade 10 Students
20
18
Grade 11 Students
17
15
Grade 12 Students
15
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
43%
90%
Average Class Size
16
17
Number of AP Classes
n/a
3
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:14
Average SAT score
1217
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Average ACT score
30
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School Uniforms)
(School Uniforms)
Casual
(Daily business casual wear; Wed. Chapel girls skirts, dresses, boys shirts/ties; Fri. Spirit wear jeans w/spirit shirt)
(Daily business casual wear; Wed. Chapel girls skirts, dresses, boys shirts/ties; Fri. Spirit wear jeans w/spirit shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,260
$5,800
Tuition Notes
Tuition is divided out evenly over 12 months. 2024-25 School Year:
Junior Kindergarten [4yr olds] (3 hrs 3 days/wk) - $3050/yr (pd over 10 mo.)
Kindergarten (Half Day M-F) - $5100/yr
Kindergarten (Full Day/Enhancement M-F) - $9260/yr
Grammar (1st - 6th Grades) - $9260/yr
Secondary (7th - 12th Grades) - $9720/yr
$6000 is the average; tuition varies from full time Pre-Kindergarten $1910 to Grade 12 $7190
% on Financial Aid
n/a
30%
Acceptance Rate
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99%
Admissions Director
Anya Schnell
Heidi Santone
Admissions Associate
n/a
Rachel Dryer
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Mock Trial Team, School Newspaper, Select Choir, The Oaks Conservatory, Theater
Chess Club, Engineering Club, Knowledge Bowl, Robotics Club