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#233 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 32% of private schools
Rivers of Life Christian School
School · Granite City, IL
A private school in Granite City, IL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3201 E 23RD ST, Granite City, IL 62040
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
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Where Rivers of Life Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Granite City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,558
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Word of Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rivers of Life Christian School is listed in Granite City, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Rivers of Life Christian School
Rivers of Life Christian School is a private school in Granite City, IL, serving approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rivers of Life Christian School
What grades does Rivers of Life Christian School serve?
Rivers of Life Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Rivers of Life Christian School?
Rivers of Life Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivers of Life Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivers of Life Christian School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rivers of Life Christian School rank in IL?
Rivers of Life Christian School ranks #233 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Rivers of Life Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rivers of Life Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rivers of Life Christian School a private school?
Yes, Rivers of Life Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Rivers of Life Christian School a religious school?
Rivers of Life Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Phone
- (618) 797-7933
- Area population (ZIP 62040)
- 40,365
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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