Cedar Ridge Christian School vs. Valley Lutheran School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Cedar Ridge Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
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Valley Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
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Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
The mission of Cedar Ridge Christian School is for students to know truth, pursue wisdom, and serve Jesus Christ.
We are an independent, K-12 school that has been serving the Cedar Valley for over 50 years.
We know choosing the right school for your child is a significant decision.
We love welcoming new families to Valley Lutheran School to see our mission in action.
Come visit, ask questions, and experience how we develop strong character and essential skills day in and day out.
We pray you will see the clear difference a Christ-centered, high-achieving education can make for your child.
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1973
2003
Students Body
Total Students
364 students
181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
39
18
Grade 1 Students
32
21
Grade 2 Students
23
14
Grade 3 Students
25
13
Grade 4 Students
39
15
Grade 5 Students
28
17
Grade 6 Students
31
8
Grade 7 Students
27
19
Grade 8 Students
28
12
Grade 9 Students
18
16
Grade 10 Students
24
11
Grade 11 Students
23
11
Grade 12 Students
27
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
12%
Average Class Size
20
14
Number of AP Classes
3
7
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Average ACT score
27
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Dress pants/shorts with Valley logoed apperal)
(Dress pants/shorts with Valley logoed apperal)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jun. 30
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,550
$9,948
Tuition Notes
All families qualify for an Educational Savings Account of approximately $8,000. The out-of-pocket cost for families ranges between $950 - $2,500.
ESAs through the State of Iowa are available to incoming families in the amount of $8,148 (deadline to apply is June 30th, new families can apply for 1/2 of the amount for 2nd semester). Two additional financial aid programs are available for qualifying families.
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$8,148
Acceptance Rate
60%
n/a
Admissions Director
n/a
April Schriever
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes
National Honor SocietyRobotics Team
Science ClubSpeech Team
Student CouncilTitan Challenge
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Weightlifting