Private | PK-12 | Christian | 850 students |
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"Our school is best known for a being the premier Christian school in S.A."
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Cornerstone Christian Schools is a private school in San Antonio, Texas. It is coed and Christian affiliated, serving 850 students in grades PK-12.
More than 30 school community members have shared their opinion about this school, giving it an average Community Rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
School highlights:
| COMPARE | SCHOOL | GREATSCHOOLS RATING | COMMUNITY RATING |
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Cornerstone Christian School San Antonio 0 miles | |||
0.2 miles | |||
Colonial Hills Elementary School 0.4 miles | |||
0.5 miles |
A lot of the ratings on this site are either 1-2 stars or 5 stars. As an employee and parent of the school, I would say the best way to find the truth would be to look at their retention rate and growth rate. For the school year of 2010-11, our school grew across all grade levels by 20 percent. This year we have already surpassed that growth for the re-enrollment numbers for next fall. If the school were as bad as some comment on here, we wouldn't be increasing so fast in numbers for 2 years in a row.
CCS looks enticing from the outside facade.However,the green grass,trees,and freshly painted interiors are not the major factors that prepare a student for their future.The school would appear to be attempting to up their curriculum value (they were attempting to bring an AP program),but without a focused administration (on current students-not new ones),the academic growth will not occur.Elementary is okay;the secondary level where many foundations are being laid (especially math) posed some lasting issues for us.Without middle school pre-advance placement classes and advance placement classes in high school (with test scores that can be moved forward),your student will leave CCS with a deficit in comparison to public and some other private schools.Athletics are fine-the best athletic facilities-they just seem to have constant league issues-however the major focus of an education should be on the academics.A family can raise a child to love,know and rely on the Lord Jesus Christ;not all are able to deliver the knowledge and experiences in the various academic areas.We spent many years at CCS-not a bad experience-probably not the best academic choice for my children.Proverbs24:3-6
I was a student at CCS for 9 years, and I truly regret it. This is NOT a God-based school at all. The administration are hypocritical, judgemental and completely self-righteous. They do not care about your personal life, only as long as you are following THEIR way of life. This school is extremely denominational, since the staff and students almost shun every other religion & lifestyle. The academics are terrible since there is no challenge. The rules are very strict (especially the dress code: you'll get written up for wearing a hair-tie on your wrist). Also, you'll get in trouble for wearing a peace sign, because they believe it's a "broken-cross" when it is most certainly not! When I think back on the students & teachers there, only one word pops into my head: ARROGANCE.
i have been going to this school for almost a year now...it is wonderful school and i suggest that if you need a school to go to then this is the one!
My son went to CCS for about 4 years. His spirit was broken. We pulled him out . He is now excelling in his new school. It was very sad to see other children been treated bad. The outside looks great. The inside is not god driven.
I love this school. My child has gone there for 5 years now and although the curriculum has been challenging, the teachers have been very supportive and helpful. My child went in a shy child and she has truly blossomed. There is new administration and there is great communication between parents and staff. I have two more kids I'll be sending there and I know the school will do everything possible to help me financially to put them there.
My children absolutely love attending Cornerstone. We have had a very positive experience. This school has a spirit of excellence in all they do.
Last year was my daughter's first year at a private school and I must say that as a parent I was very disappointed with CCS. Their lack of communication with us parents and the attitudes we recieved from the office staff anytime we needed help. Not to mention the unexusable lack of discipline of the students and teachers as well. I would never recommend this school to anyone.
i love this school i go there and ever since they got there new administration our academics and athletics have progressed greatly. i highly recommend this school especially if you are looking for scholarships and excellent colleges. our school has gotten over 2 million dollars in scholarships in the 08-09 school year
I have 2 sons, one in elementary and one in middle school, they love this school! We moved to San Antonio in Aug.07 and my children had never gone to a private school, so they were very nervous. The other students welcomed and embraced my boys. They made A-B's in public school and they continue to make A-B's at Cornerstone. They tell me that they'll never leave! They are not outstanding sportsmen, but they play many sports and have never been treated unfairly because of their skill level.
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