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#26 of 89 private schools in AR

Top 28% of private schools

Jacksonville Christian Academy

School · Jacksonville, AR

A private school in Jacksonville, AR serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

3301 N 1ST ST, Jacksonville, AR 72076

  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AR.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,267.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index54%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Enrollment105
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AR

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Jacksonville Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,935/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jacksonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,048

Median home value

$155,600

Median rent

$917/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

53.8%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Two or More63.8%
Black20.0%
Hispanic10.5%
Asian5.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Adkins Preschool CenterEnrollment path unverified3.1PK4.3 mi217Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jacksonville Christian Academy is listed in Jacksonville, AR; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Jacksonville Christian Academy

Jacksonville Christian Academy is a private school in Jacksonville, AR, serving approximately 105 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 89 private schools in AR.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jacksonville Christian Academy

What grades does Jacksonville Christian Academy serve?

Jacksonville Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Jacksonville Christian Academy?

Jacksonville Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Christian Academy is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Jacksonville Christian Academy rank in AR?

Jacksonville Christian Academy ranks #26 of 89 private schools in AR.

What is Jacksonville Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Jacksonville Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Jacksonville Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Jacksonville Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Jacksonville Christian Academy a religious school?

Jacksonville Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
105
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pulaski County
Area population (ZIP 72076)
38,647
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
35.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72076; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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