Average
#301 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 34% of private schools
River City Believers Academy
School
16765 LOOKOUT RD, Selma, TX 78154
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#301 of 883
In Selma
#1 of 2
public schools
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River City Believers Academy
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About River City Believers Academy
River City Believers Academy is a private school in Selma, TX. River City Believers Academy serves approximately 143 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. River City Believers Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 6.9 · Average
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 143 students, River City Believers Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.8:1 students to teachers, River City Believers Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
River City Believers Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Schools in Selma
No public schools found in Selma for comparison. 1 other private school in the area.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
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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 TX
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
16765 LOOKOUT RD, Selma, TX 78154
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering River City Believers Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY OF UNIVERSAL CITY (rated 7.6/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Universal City), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, GREAT HEARTS LIVE OAK (rated 5.3/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Live Oak), a more accessible option. For more schools in Selma, see our Selma schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL Selma | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| ROLLING MEADOWS EL San Antonio | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| VETERANS MEMORIAL H S San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 5.4 |
| OLYMPIA EL Universal City | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
| GREAT HEARTS LIVE OAK Live Oak | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| NORMA J PASCHAL EL Schertz | 2.4 mi | 6.0 |
| LAURA INGALLS WILDER INT Schertz | 2.6 mi | 6.1 |
| CORONADO VILLAGE EL Universal City | 3.0 mi | 5.2 |
| ED FRANZ EL San Antonio | 3.0 mi | 4.9 |
| JUDSON EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY Live Oak | 3.2 mi | 8.1 |
| FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY OF UNIVERSAL CITY Universal City | 3.2 mi | 7.6 |
| FOX RUN EL San Antonio | 3.0 mi | 7.8 |
| GARDEN RIDGE EL New Braunfels | 3.4 mi | 8.0 |
| KITTY HAWK MIDDLE Universal City | 3.5 mi | 4.7 |
| WOOD MIDDLE San Antonio | 3.2 mi | 3.8 |
| IDEA JUDSON COLLEGE PREPARATORY San Antonio | 3.4 mi | 6.7 |
| IDEA JUDSON ACADEMY San Antonio | 3.4 mi | 8.1 |
| CRESTVIEW EL San Antonio | 3.8 mi | 8.3 |
| RICARDO SALINAS EL Universal City | 4.0 mi | 5.4 |
| GREEN VALLEY EL Schertz | 3.5 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78154 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,465
Median Home Value
$296,400
Median Rent
$1,664/mo
Population
40,898
College Educated
40.3%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Median Age
38.1
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| BALMORHEA ISD EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY Balmorhea, TX | 6.9 |
| LIVING STONES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Alvin, TX | 6.9 |
| MORGAN SCHOOL Morgan, TX | 6.9 |
| MULLIN MAIN Mullin, TX | 6.9 |
| PRIDDY SCHOOL Priddy, TX | 6.9 |
| ADRIAN SCHOOL Adrian, TX | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about River City Believers Academy
What grades does River City Believers Academy serve?
River City Believers Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend River City Believers Academy?
River City Believers Academy has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River City Believers Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at River City Believers Academy is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does River City Believers Academy rank in TX?
River City Believers Academy ranks #301 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is River City Believers Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
River City Believers Academy 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 River City Believers Academy a private school?
Yes, River City Believers Academy 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 River City Believers Academy a religious school?
River City Believers Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 156 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bexar County
- Phone
- (210) 656-2999
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