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Northwest Hills Christian School

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8

San Antonio, TX

8511 Heath Cir Dr, San Antonio, TX 78250

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in San Antonio since at least 2011

Northwest Hills Christian School is a Baptist private school in San Antonio, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 144 students and around 9 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 174 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
144
Teachers
16 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9
Boys and girls
Coed · 72 girls, 72 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
174 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 72% of Christian elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 176 Christian elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    303’11–12244’13–14207’15–16117’17–18116’19–20134’21–22144’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K58
    K28
    126
    224
    315
    414
    510
    69
    710
    88

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino56%
    White24%
    Black10%
    Asian7%
    Two or more races3%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Northwest Hills Christian School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Northwest Hills Christian School

    What grades does Northwest Hills Christian School serve?

    Northwest Hills Christian School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Northwest Hills Christian School?

    About 144 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Northwest Hills Christian School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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