Upper Valley Christian School came into existence in 1979 as a ministry of the Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene because Pastor Jim West had a vision to begin a Christian School in the Upper Valley.
It began with just 20 students, and has grown to minister to 135 or so children and their families a year.
In those years, we have had the opportunity to minister to around 600 students.
Some of them have subsequently graduated from college, gone to the mission field, medical school, the military or other fields of endeavor.
We have even had our first second-generation student enroll in 1994-95.
God has truly blessed UVCS in those years. He has been faithful in every way through difficult financial times, trials, and growth.
His faithfulness to us demonstrates our need to be faithful to Him in everything that we do.
This is His school above all else. He established it. He sustains it.
Without Him, we would be lost. It is our responsibility to be faithful to Him who called us.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
8 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Upper Valley Christian School often compared to?
Upper Valley Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like The River Academy, Cascade Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Upper Valley Christian School?
The application deadline for Upper Valley Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Upper Valley Christian School is Cascade Christian Academy (18.8 miles away)
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Joyful Scholars Montessori Continuation School
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