Mississippi Valley Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Alton, IL
2009 Seminary St, Alton, IL 62002
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Christian school in Alton
- Serving families in Alton since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Alton, Illinois, Mississippi Valley Christian School is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 83 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 171 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 83
- Teachers
- 8.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 42 girls, 41 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of Christian schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 81 Christian schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Association of Christian Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Mississippi Valley Christian School
What grades does Mississippi Valley Christian School serve?
Mississippi Valley Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Mississippi Valley Christian School?
About 83 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mississippi Valley Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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