Central Christian School

700 S HANLEY RD

Saint Louis, MO 63105

36 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-6
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 10, 2022

I enrolled my two brown children here to learn about God and get a formal learning of the Bible the school canceled their enrollment because “the financial institution” they use sent me a different payment plan from what I was originally told about. Bill was super rude I did not see the love of God from the school. All things works for the good of those who love him Rom 8:28
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2019

Excellent. Our children have been well educated and were very prepared for their middle and high school years. They also thrived in a warm, loving, friendly environment.
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2019

Our daughter has been a student at Central Christian School since kindergarten, and in the fall, she will enter the sixth grade. Under the instruction of caring faculty, our child has grown academically, socially, and spiritually. What we love most about Central is that the academic training of its students is top notch!
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2017

To be named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School is an amazing accomplishment. My daughter had a wonderful experience at Central and has thrived since graduating--being prepared academically, spiritually, and socially. She was a part of the most diverse class she has ever experienced--roughly half Caucasian and half African American--and we are deeply thankful for the relationships she continues to foster. God bless Central!
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2017

I love Central Christian School! The Christian values, rigorous academics, level of diversity and the family environment keeps us coming back! The faculty truly cares about your child. We love you CCS, Antoinette Barnes
Submitted by parent on May 12, 2016

A fabulous place! We have 4 children who have gone through or at Central now. Our children have very different learning styles and academic needs and teachers have differentiated and supported our kids—some who are gifted and some who have learning disabilities. My oldest who have gone on to other schools have been well prepared for the work load and expectations of middle school. Central even helped with the transition to 7th grade for our son with learning disabilities. I love the diversity and biblical world view that infuses everything.
Submitted by parent on March 07, 2016

I would not recommend this school. There are many other schools that provide the same academic experience with a Christian view for less money. It is not worth the price.The academics here are no different than any other school - worksheets, reading groups, etc. The teachers are nice but do not get to know the children well enough to really know what they need and how to differentiate. And although they say they want to partner with the parents, in reality they just continue in their usual manner - not really trying anything different. They are rigid in their approaches without considering options that may actually be in the best interest of the children.The staff is fairly non responsive to parents and it is hard to tell who is in charge. The new headmaster and other staff seem to be pursuing their own goals instead of ones that might actually benefit the children who attend the school currently and in the future.The staff seems top heavy for a school of its size - maybe explaining the tuition. Bottom line: look somewhere else.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2014

I overheard a school leader talking with a teaching candidate near the office the other day, and I heard her share what is a CCS motto of sorts, "Why not both?" i.e. Why shouldn't a child have a rigorous academic environment and a spiritually excellent environment? When did our world start claiming that you had to choose or sacrifice one for the other? At CCS, we get both. My children are positively challenged on a daily basis, being stretched to think outside the box, apply their core learning, work collaboratively with others and more. They are also grounded in the prayers of their teachers, the word of the Lord, Biblical perspective on what they are learning, and Godly leadership. At CCS, you get both, and I am ever grateful.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

I'm so grateful Central married a Christian worldview with superior academics. I know my kids are getting well-prepared for secondary school and becoming critical thinkers. I'm so sad our oldest child is graduating this year - there's truly no other school in St Louis like Central. It's commitment to diversity is one of the things that drew our family there - we want our Caucasian son and daughter to love others, to not stereotype, to see things from another's perspective. I believe Central is maturing them in that way. The school not only HAS diversity, but it is truly seeking to STEWARD that diversity well. I wish I could have gone to Central Christian School as a little girl.
Submitted by teacher on April 17, 2014

Amazing community to be part of. Open conversations between teachers and parents working together to teach covenant children. All of this and teaching with the best curriculum taught from a Biblical Worldview.
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2014

Central Christian School is an awesome school. My son and daughter love going to school everyday. I have a background in teaching and I know that every school has parents who say there is too much or not enough homework. To balance that for my children I have other lessons at home. Just because I pay tuition doesn't mean I am going to completely depend on any school to educate my children. As a parent I feel a responsibility to challenge my children too. CCS teachers offer a lot of internet resources that enhances my children learning. The teachers and staff at CCS are wonderful and helpful. Too bad it doesn't go to eighth grade.
Submitted by teacher on April 11, 2014

My school is AMAZING. It is academically rigorous, yet loving and Christ centered. It is diverse, but unified.
Submitted by other on April 10, 2014

Our family has been a part of Central Christian School for several years. Both of my children graduated already with an excellent academic education. We love CCS.
Submitted by parent on April 09, 2014

Central Christian is a great school! It is top notch academically! It is a great community school, balanced, diverse, challenging, fun, and engaging. Our children will be well equipped for their next level of education as well be able to navigate successfully in our culture. Central Christian School is five stars plus!!!
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2014

Our family has been at Central for 7 years. Our three very different children are educated by passionate, Christ-centered educators every day who care deeply for them personally and about how they will impact the world for Christ. Central is also committed to rigorous academics. My children are challenged to stretch themselves, and I know they are well prepared for middle school and beyond. Central is much more than a school. It's family, and I can't imagine our family anywhere else.
Submitted by other on April 07, 2014

CCS is a phenomenal place where caring, creative, committed staff assist students from a wide range of demograhpics in developing as whole people. Quality all the way around.
Submitted by other on April 07, 2014

Central Christian School is a wonderful school, where they are teaching and living real Christ like values. They have a strong academic program and I love that they are so art oriented. The childrens' art work is wonderful.
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2014

We have all three of our children at this school. They all have very different learning styles ranging from sensory issues to dyslexia to gifted. CCS has been a great fit for all of them. The curriculum is all centered around the gospel with no sacrifice to rigorous academics. On top of that it has become our community. I have always found the faculty and staff to be loving and welcoming and the parents are very connected and involved.
Submitted by teacher on April 07, 2014

My 4 children have attended CCS beginning in 1998. My youngest graduated in 2013. It has been a wonderful school for my children and a wonderful community to be a part of as a teacher.
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2014

We have been at CCS for four years, and I could not imagine having my children anywhere else. They are truly seen as individuals, and their needs have been met above and beyond my expectations. The academic curriculum is top notch, but my children's social, emotional, and spiritual growth is also a priority. They getting a solid foundation for middle school, high school, and beyond.