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Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center

4401 Southern Blvd
Youngstown, OH 44512
Valley Christian Schools service Christian students from over 100 different churches in the city and suburbs.
VCS is a chartered private school with the state of Ohio.
Valley Christian School exists as a healthy, faith-based educational system to transform the lives of students through love, discipline, and service.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism, Mild to Moderate disabilities
Year Founded
1975
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Economics, AP Literature, AP Science
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform style slacks and polos

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary based upon the grade level of the student and number of students from the same family attending.
% on Financial Aid
4%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Admissions Director
Shelley Murray
Admissions Associate
Melanie Emerson
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Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic, Fine, National, Praise, Speech, Spirit, Student, Video

School Notes

  • School Motto: Love More. Expect More. Be More.
  • Highly Qualified Teachers
  • State Aligned Curriculum
  • Faith & Learning Integrated in all subjects
  • Individual attention for all students with small class sizes
  • Brand new, state-of-the-art high school facility
  • Smartboard technology in every classroom
  • Learner Response System in each classroom
  • Ipads and laptop computers available for classroom use
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center often compared to?
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center is often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Mooney High School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center offer?
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
When is the application deadline for Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center?
The application deadline for Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Ohio is $9,353 for elementary schools and $13,070 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Ohio is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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