Common Questions About North Christian Elementary School

1. Generally speaking, how does North Christian Elementary School's Academics Compare to Other Schools?

Our students score significantly higher than the national averages on Standardized Achievement Tests.  The teaching staff is highly qualified and brings years of experience to our classrooms.  Annual home surveys reflect high parent satisfaction with the academic success of their students, the quality of the staff and curriculum at North Christian Elementary School.

2. We Aren't Baptist and Do Not Attend North Parkersburg Baptist Church. Can Our Children Attend North Christian Elementary School?

North Christian Elementary School is non-denominational.  The curriculum is not focused on a specific denomination.  Both the students and staff represent a variety of local churches from across the Mid-Ohio Valley, both from West Virginia and Ohio.

3. I Don't Want My Child to Miss All the Extracurricular Opportunities By Being in a Christian School. Aren't You Limited in What You Offer?

The staf and parents of North Christian Elementary School work together to provide our students the opportunity to participate in most of the county-wide school extracurricular activities including:  the County and State Science and Social Studies Fairs, Wood County Math Field Day, Wood County Spelling Bee, gifted services through TREK and SAIL, Wood County Girls and Boys Basketball , Wood County Track, and our own school cheerleading squad.

Through the sponsorship of North Parkersburg Baptist Church, our students are also included in all special programs being hosted by the church, like Upward Basketball, the North Pole Event and Fall Festival.

4. I've Heard So Many Good Things About NCES. What Makes NCES Such a Wonderful School?

There is an intangible spirit of faith at North Christian Elementary School that makes it a special place for students. Parents comment each year on the atmosphere of love and care that their families find at NCES.  God's Holy Spirit is reflected in the peace and joy that thrives in our school.  We are blessed to be able to provide a safe and peaceful environment for children to grow both academically and spiritually.

5. How Do I Learn More About NCES?

Please feel free to contact the school at 304-485-0241 if you have any questions.  We would be happy to arrange to give you a personal tour of our schoool and share the accomplishments that make it the wonderful school that it is.  Enrollment applications for new students are accepted beginning in February of each year.  We also host a community Open House each year in February.