Valley Lutheran School vs. Cedar Ridge Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Valley Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
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Cedar Ridge Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
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Student Body
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Year Founded
2003
1973
Students Body
Total Students
181 students
364 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
18
39
Grade 1 Students
21
32
Grade 2 Students
14
23
Grade 3 Students
13
25
Grade 4 Students
15
39
Grade 5 Students
17
28
Grade 6 Students
8
31
Grade 7 Students
19
27
Grade 8 Students
12
28
Grade 9 Students
16
18
Grade 10 Students
11
24
Grade 11 Students
11
23
Grade 12 Students
6
27
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
60 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
12%
25%
Average Class Size
14
20
Number of AP Classes
7
3
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
6:1
Average ACT score
25
27
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Dress pants/shorts with Valley logoed apperal)
(Dress pants/shorts with Valley logoed apperal)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jun. 30
Tuition Cost
$9,948
$10,550
Tuition Notes
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.
All families qualify for an Educational Savings Account of approximately $8,000. The out-of-pocket cost for families ranges between $950 - $2,500.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,148
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Acceptance Rate
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60%
Admissions Director
April Schriever
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
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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