MVCS has been offering a quality Christian-based education to residents in the Riverbend area for over 43 years.
The mission of Mississippi Valley Christian School is to assist parents in fulfilling their God-given responsibility of training their children to be conformed to the image of Christ spiritually, academically, socially, and physically in order to fulfill the Great Commission.
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Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,648
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mississippi Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
Average Class Size
10 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Girls - dresses/skirts; Boys casual pants
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Multi-student discounts; Fourth child free;
Half-day and Full-day Kindergarten
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Dave Schneider
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Band and ChoirSpeech/Drama
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- David & MaryBeth - Parents of four students, satisfied with character development
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mississippi Valley Christian School cost?
Mississippi Valley Christian School's tuition is approximately $3,648 for private students.
What schools are Mississippi Valley Christian School often compared to?
Mississippi Valley Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Marquette Catholic High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Mississippi Valley Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Mississippi Valley Christian School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
Who are famous alumni from Mississippi Valley Christian School?
Mississippi Valley Christian School famous alumni include: David & MaryBeth - Parents of four students, satisfied with character development.
What sports does Mississippi Valley Christian School offer?
Mississippi Valley Christian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Mississippi Valley Christian School?
The application deadline for Mississippi Valley Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed Mississippi Valley Christian School also viewed these schools: Evangelical School, Marquette Catholic High School, Zion Lutheran School, Connect Christian School and Metro-east Lutheran High School.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mississippi Valley Christian School is St. Mary's School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Evangelical School (1.6 miles away)
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South Roxana, IL 62087
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(618) 463-0580
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-0580
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(Baptist)
1417 Herbert
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(618) 254-0188
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Metro-east Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
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(618) 656-0043
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
12.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(618) 345-4224
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
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Evangelical School
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1212 W Homer M Adams Pkwy
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(618) 466-1599
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-1599
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Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
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(618) 254-0188
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
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(618) 345-4224
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
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(217) 356-6995
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 356-6995
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1212 W Homer M Adams Pkwy
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-1599
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-1599
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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625 Church Dr
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(618) 377-5507
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Connect Christian School
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1417 Herbert
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
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St. Mary's School
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Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
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Evangelical School
(Christian)
1212 W Homer M Adams Pkwy
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-1599
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-1599
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Ambrose Catholic School
(Catholic)
822 W Homer Adams Pkwy
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-4216
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-4216
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students
Toddle Towne Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3839 Humbert Road
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-8852
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-8852
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 53 students
New Vision Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
512 Spring St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students
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Miles
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St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students Tuition listed
219 E 4th St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-0580
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-0580
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
2.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
Connect Christian School
(Baptist)
1417 Herbert
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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(Pentecostal)
4870 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-3744
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-3744
11.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
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Miles
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St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students Tuition listed
Evangelical School
(Christian)
1212 W Homer M Adams Pkwy
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-1599
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-1599
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Ambrose Catholic School
(Catholic)
822 W Homer Adams Pkwy
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-4216
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-4216
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students
New Vision Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
512 Spring St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
536 E 3rd St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8523
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8523
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Evangelical School
(Christian)
1212 W Homer M Adams Pkwy
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-1599
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-1599
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Ambrose Catholic School
(Catholic)
822 W Homer Adams Pkwy
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-4216
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-4216
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students
Toddle Towne Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3839 Humbert Road
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-8852
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-8852
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 53 students
New Vision Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
512 Spring St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
536 E 3rd St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8523
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8523
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Washington Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
0.9 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
1.2 miles
Gr: K-2 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
1.7 miles
Gr: K-2 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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