Tuition information
Learn about our reduced tuition rate option
February 07, 2006
Rankin Community School District 98
Information on Tuition for Non-Resident Students
The Rankin Board of Education and Administration invites you to consider attending Rankin School on a tuition basis. So why would it be beneficial for your child to attend Rankin School?
Academics:
- Rankin is traditionally one of the top performing schools in the tri-county area
- Rankin students are well prepared for success at high school
- Qualified and caring faculty and staff dedicated to helping each child succeed
- Fully coordinated Kg-8 curriculum in academic subjects
- New textbook series for grades Kg-8 have been purchased in math, social studies, science, writing and reading
- Special Junior High classes in Math, Science, Technology, and double classes in Language Arts
- We are one of two local schools to sponsor a Chapter in the National Junior Honor Society
- Two fully equipped interactive technology labs
Social:
- Rankin students flourish in our small family atmosphere
- Rankin has a strong character education program supported by the staff
- Rankin has a part-time Student Services Coordinator to help with student problems
- Rankin has a strong and active parents organization -- Parents For Kids (PFK)
- Our students are very accepting of new students
- We focus on developing leadership and service opportunities in addition to academics
Facilities:
- Entire building is air conditioned for comfortable learning environment
- Current building fully remodeled and in excellent condition
- Our new construction was completed in early fall 2004, including
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- 6 Junior High subject rooms
- Laboratory based JH science classroom
- Technology Laboratory
- Art classroom and Music classroom (dual use as tornado shelter)
- New gymnasium, locker rooms, and stage
- New kitchen and office area
- Addition of 14.5 acres to existing 10 acres for large open school site
- Softball diamond, basketball court, fitness center, and variety of playground equipment
- New baseball diamond, track, and field event facilities are completed
Financial:
- Our operating expenses are well below the state average
- Our operating budgets have been balanced for six years
- Rankin has a five-year waiver to offer reduced tuition
- Our tuition has remained at $3,200 for the past four years
- We have not set the tuition rate for 2005-2006
You would receive an excellent return on your investment by sending your child to Rankin School. Your child would receive a top quality well-rounded education at an expense well below the state and local average. We are proud of that balance sheet and will strive to maintain and continually improve our performance.
If interested, request an application from the School Office or download it from our website. Please read the application carefully.
