Valley Christian Schools service Christian students from over 100 different churches in the city and suburbs.
VCS is a chartered private school with the state of Ohio.
Valley Christian School exists as a healthy, faith-based educational system to transform the lives of students through love, discipline, and service.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism, Mild to Moderate disabilities
Year Founded
1975
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
![Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Student By Grade Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Student By Grade](http://images1.privateschoolreview.com/charts/22000/22369/valley-christian-schools-chart-3OrLhb.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Economics, AP Literature, AP Science
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform style slacks and polos
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary based upon the grade level of the student and number of students from the same family attending.
% on Financial Aid
4%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Admissions Director
Shelley Murray
Admissions Associate
Melanie Emerson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic, Fine, National, Praise, Speech, Spirit, Student, Video
School Notes
- Highly Qualified Teachers
- State Aligned Curriculum
- Faith & Learning Integrated in all subjects
- Individual attention for all students with small class sizes
- Brand new, state-of-the-art high school facility
- Smartboard technology in every classroom
- Learner Response System in each classroom
- Ipads and laptop computers available for classroom use
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center often compared to?
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center is often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Mooney High School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center offer?
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
When is the application deadline for Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center?
The application deadline for Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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