Santiam Christian School vs. Zion Lutheran Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Santiam Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
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Overview
Santiam Christian School consists of a preschool (ages 3 - 4), an elementary school (grades K-6), a junior high school (grades 7 & 8) and a senior high school (grades 9 - 12).
Professionally trained Christian teachers at all levels, quality curriculum, and excellent facilities combine to produce a total Christian education package. Santiam Christian School exists to assist Christian families in their responsibility of training their sons and daughters to become faithful disciples of Christ.
Santiam Christian represents a conservative evangelical point of view, both in its teaching and its overall administration.
Santiam Christian is committed to high quality academic education in a distinctive Christian setting.
Our classroom style is a conservative, traditional approach where classroom discipline, modest dress, respect for authority, and a genuine desire to learn are characteristics that can be observed. Beginning at the elementary level we emphasize a program of strong academics.
Reading programs are centered around a phonetic approach. The daily curriculum consists of Bible, Math, language arts, reading, spelling, physical education, science and history.
At Zion Lutheran Christian School, we believe the strength of a small school is found in the opportunity to provide a highly personalized educational experience.
Our teachers know each student well, allowing for individualized instruction, meaningful relationships, and the ability to challenge and support every learner.
Since 1907, Zion has partnered with families to provide educational excellence within a Christ-centered environment, where academic achievement, critical thinking, character development, and faith are intentionally integrated throughout the school day.
Through small class sizes, dedicated educators, and a strong partnership with families, students develop the knowledge, confidence, and values needed to succeed in high school, college, and lives of Christian service.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1979
1907
Students Body
Total Students
710 students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
35
Pre-K Students
57
20
Kindergarten Students
58
17
Grade 1 Students
41
15
Grade 2 Students
41
6
Grade 3 Students
38
13
Grade 4 Students
45
6
Grade 5 Students
42
18
Grade 6 Students
58
11
Grade 7 Students
42
12
Grade 8 Students
41
7
Grade 9 Students
74
-
Grade 10 Students
63
-
Grade 11 Students
59
-
Grade 12 Students
51
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
4%
Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
6
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(clean, neat and modest)
(clean, neat and modest)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,864
$8,500
Tuition Notes
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Zion\'s tuition follows a tiered structure from Kindergarten through Middle School, recognizing the evolving academic opportunities and instructional needs at each stage of a student\'s education.
% on Financial Aid
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40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$4,000
Admissions Director
Raelyn Riedlinger
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
13
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
BandChoir
DECADrama (four full-scale productions/year)
Educational TravelFFA
Genesis (Street Ministry Group)International Missions Trips
National Honor SocietyRobotics
Student LeadershipWorship Teams
Yearbook
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Battle of the BooksChess Club
Knowledge BowlRobotics Team
Student Leadership
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts and CraftsDrama Program
Music Performance
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Soccer