Ripon Christian School

435 Maple Avenue

Ripon, CA 95366

21 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on February 08, 2024

The high school is one of the clickiest environments I have ever encountered. Newcomers are not accepted or welcomed and the traditional families have an elitist attitude. There are some caring teachers but they are not enough to counteract the negative environment. The core families are all connected and the favoritism is blatant.
Submitted by parent on June 20, 2017

Great school all around! The teachers and administrators care for their students a do a great job teaching from a Christian worldview.
Submitted by other on August 10, 2015

I went to Ripon Christian School for all of my twelve yrs and now our grandsons go there. We sent our daughters there and they too were blessed with an awesome education. It is pricey but so very much worth it. There is not a better school in the valley!
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2015

A small, safe and dedicated Christian school. There are multiple opportunities for our children to grow in many different areas, such as music, drama, and athletics. The teachers and administrators truly care for each and every student at this school.
Submitted by student on May 30, 2015

I have been going to Ripon Christian since I was in Kindergarten. I am currently attending the high school. The school has been such a blessing for me. The education has been amazing. I love all of my teachers and they have been great role models and mentors. I love to learn because of the many amazing teachers I have had over the years. I am involved in their exceptional music program. I have enjoyed every minute of it. I am also involved in volleyball and softball he coaches are amazing and I have learned so much from them. The robotics club has also been a blessing. The people I have met in the club are amazing people and I love spending time with them. Along with that, the play I was recently involved in allowed me to meet kids from throughout the high school. The people at the school are also amazing. I have an amazing group of friends. The special thing about my class is that we are all friends. There are the special group of friends but there is not the really clique groups that you usually see in high school. But above all, I have grown in my faith. From Bible classes to weekly chapel, this school has helped me grow spiritually. I would definitely recommend this school.
Submitted by other on May 28, 2015

Ripon Christian does a great job preparing students to be followers of Jesus by helping them develop a biblical worldview in all subject areas that rests on the solid rock of Christ and equipping them to face a world hostile to the truth of scripture while training them for their calling to transform the world - to be God’s hands, feet, and mouthpieces in this world.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2015

Ripon Christian is a great school. Our children love to attend every day and have developed amazing friendships. The teachers are very loving and kind to all of their students. Both of my children are ahead in reading and math thanks to RC. They thrive in the small classes. They also have grown spiritually. They are able to attend chapel and have daily devotions. Every subject is taught with a Biblical worldview. They are able to put Christ in the center of their day. In the end, that is all that matters.
Submitted by student on May 26, 2015

This school and its counselor are awesome! It is the best school I've ever been to!
Submitted by student on May 22, 2015

Ripon Christian has been an amazing experience for me. The teachers care for each individual student, and teach from Christian perspectives. The students are taught how to mature into responsible adults and are required to behave as such. Overall, Ripon Christian is a very good school, and will teach students how to be excellent in all they do for the glory of God.
Submitted by student on May 22, 2015

This school is great! The teachers have helped me grow in my relationship with God throughout the years and have challenged me academically and spiritually. The Christian atmosphere also has helped me grow. Being able to freely talk about Christ is very beneficial.
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2015

Smaller classes can be an advantage. And if you prefer a small school as an alternative to public school and their issues, RC is a good choice. Each level has its own idiosyncrasies. In the high school, they are very sports emphasized, sometimes to the detriment of the education. Lots off money gets poured into expansion of the sports program, yet many classrooms don't have enough text books for each of their students. Also the music program is suffering due to being allocated as low priority. It is very hard for students to maintain consistent program involvement due to limited scheduling and multiple conflicts. Several of the high school teachers do not have a background in teaching or are teaching outside their primary subject specialty. It's the students that suffer from their lack of preparedness for the classroom. The middle school program is their strongest and the students have an extremely caring and involved group of teachers that care about each of the students as an individual beyond the classroom as well as the student side. The elementary program has been fairly good, but is highly dependent on the classroom teacher the student is placed with. Several teachers have been let go recently due to not necessarily agreeing with administration on things and parents were given no explanation. Tuition cost is increasing yearly without classroom conditions improving.
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2015

Good opportunities for extra activities for our kids with a smaller school. Music, sports, leadership, debate, community service and AP classes. Both of my kids took full advantage of these opportunities. Both got nice college scholarships. On top of all that, both kids are strong in their faith. You can't put a price on that.
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2015

Ripon Christian provides a great education while also encouraging students in their personal relationship with God. The teachers and administrators are very encouraging towards the students and genuinely want to see them all succeed. RC continues to add more opportunities for students with additional classes and athletics. We are blessed to send our kids here and they are blessed to be part of the RC family!
Submitted by other on May 21, 2015

Principal is committed to education that shows God's hand in all our world. Teachers are caring. Curriculum is challenging.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2015

The only downside is that it isn't free, and can not offer as many classes as a large public school.
Submitted by other on May 20, 2015

I love this school - my alma mater and the place I also choose to send me children. The teachers really care about their students and do a great job of integrating Christianity into every day curriculum.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2015

The staff is helpful and caring. They really want the students to succeed and care about their lives.
Submitted by other on May 20, 2015

I am a former Ripon Christian graduate, attending from 1st to 12th grade. I now have 3 children who have all attended Ripon Christian, one has already graduated 2 are currently in high school. I work at a public school which does have some good teachers and does offer more classes, however that does not even come close to the higher level of education at Ripon Christian. The smaller school allows the teachers to know all the students.
Submitted by other on May 20, 2015

We are a first generation Ripon Christian family & it has been a wonderful experience. The attention & care that comes from the teachers & administrative staff is awesome. We are finishing our 10th year here & it has been worth every penny & then some.
Submitted by parent on November 14, 2014

Ripon Christian is an all around great school. No matter what your top priorities are for choosing a school, Ripon Christian has it! As the name suggests, students are taught academics in a Christian atmosphere first and foremost. Ripon Christian is also an extremely safe place to send your child each day. It has great teachers and administration and a great sports program!