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#116 of 225 private schools in AZ
Cross Christian Academy
Elementary School · Surprise, AZ
A private elementary school in Surprise, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
17475 W BELL RD, Surprise, AZ 85374
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 AZ.
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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 AZ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Cross Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated992/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Surprise), 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
$78,690
Median home value
$355,800
Median rent
$1,897/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85374; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 985 | Compare → |
| Cimarron Springs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Western Peaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 652 | Compare → |
| Sunset Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 979 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cross Christian Academy is listed in Surprise, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cross Christian Academy
Cross Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Surprise, AZ, serving approximately 65 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cross Christian Academy
What grades does Cross Christian Academy serve?
Cross Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cross Christian Academy?
Cross Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Christian Academy is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cross Christian Academy rank in AZ?
Cross Christian Academy ranks #116 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Cross Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cross Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cross Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Cross 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 Cross Christian Academy a religious school?
Cross Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 65
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (623) 556-2230
- Area population (ZIP 85374)
- 40,955
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 58.9
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 85374; 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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