Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,400
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Sanborn Christian School
About the School
- Sanborn Christian is a parent-run school that offers quality Christian Education for children whose parents believe that God is the Lord of the universe and our lives.
- Christian Education presents a God-centered pattern of living.
- It is a whole-hearted committment to the proposition that all things are from God, through God, and unto God.
- From this basic declaration arises the existance of Christian Education at Sanborn Christian.
- It colors and controls all the various factors that make up the educational process for preparing and educating the whole child.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,400
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Some churches in the area cover $2100 of the tuition cost if you are a member there which would reduce tuition to $5300. Tuition Scholarships are also available to apply for, along with other assistance options.
Admissions Director
Anthony Minderhoud
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir and BandDrama Program
Speech
School Notes
- Sanborn Christian is a parent-run school that offers quality Christian Education for children whose parents believe that God is the Lord of the universe and our lives. Christian Education presents a God-centered pattern of living. It is a whole-hearted committment to the proposition that all things are from God, through God, and unto God. From this basic declaration arises the existance of Christian Education at Sanborn Christian. It colors and controls all the various factors that make up the educational process for preparing and educating the whole child.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sanborn Christian School cost?
Sanborn Christian School's tuition is approximately $7,400 for private students.
What sports does Sanborn Christian School offer?
Sanborn Christian School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Sanborn Christian School?
The application deadline for Sanborn Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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