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Very Good

#44 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 23% of private schools

Springs Baptist Academy

School

3500 N NEVADA AVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Private

Enrollment

51

Student-Teacher

8:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#44 of 188

In Colorado Springs

#6 of 11

public schools

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Springs Baptist Academy

7.2/10

School in Colorado Springs · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.5/10

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8.8/10

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About Springs Baptist Academy

Springs Baptist Academy is a private school in Colorado Springs, CO. Springs Baptist Academy serves approximately 51 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Springs Baptist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares1.0 pts above CO schools
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • CO avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 51 students, Springs Baptist Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8:1 students to teachers, Springs Baptist Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Springs Baptist Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Springs Baptist Academy compares to 181 public schools serving similar grades in Colorado Springs, CO

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
This School
vs
15.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
51
This School
vs
496
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.2
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 64.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 23.5% vs 0%
Black 11.8% vs 0%
Springs Baptist Academy Colorado Springs Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Springs Baptist Academy (this school) 7.2
Edison Elementary School 5.9
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs 5.9
Colorado International Language Academy 8.8
Orton Academy 1.8
CIVA Charter Academy 7.5
Jackson Elementary School 4.5
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning 7.7
Mann Middle School 3.9
Stratton Elementary School 8.3
Steele Elementary School 8.0
Taylor Elementary School 6.9
Audubon Elementary School 4.1
Coronado High School 6.3
Galileo School of Math and Science 3.0
Holmes Middle School 6.6
North Middle School 6.8
Odyssey Early College and Career Options 6.9
The Bijou School 5.0
Achieve Online 3.4
Bristol Elementary School 8.0

Showing 20 of 181 schools. View all schools in Colorado Springs

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 CO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,280
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 51%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 51
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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 CO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 64.7%
Hispanic 23.5%
Black 11.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3500 N NEVADA AVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Springs Baptist Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Colorado International Language Academy (rated 8.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Stratton Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Steele Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Colorado Springs, see our Colorado Springs schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Colorado Springs 1.0 mi 7.5
Colorado International Language Academy Colorado Springs 1.1 mi 8.8
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs Colorado Springs 1.0 mi 5.9
Edison Elementary School Colorado Springs 1.0 mi 5.9
CIVA Charter Academy Colorado Springs 1.2 mi 7.5
Orton Academy Colorado Springs 1.1 mi 1.8
Mann Middle School Colorado Springs 1.3 mi 3.9
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning Colorado Springs 1.3 mi 7.7
Jackson Elementary School Colorado Springs 1.3 mi 4.5
Stratton Elementary School Colorado Springs 1.4 mi 8.3
Steele Elementary School Colorado Springs 1.6 mi 8.0
Taylor Elementary School Colorado Springs 2.0 mi 6.9
North Middle School Colorado Springs 2.4 mi 6.8
Galileo School of Math and Science Colorado Springs 2.2 mi 3.0
Audubon Elementary School Colorado Springs 2.2 mi 4.1
Bristol Elementary School Colorado Springs 2.6 mi 8.0
Community Prep Charter School Colorado Springs 2.7 mi 6.0
Holmes Middle School Colorado Springs 2.2 mi 6.6
Coronado High School Colorado Springs 2.2 mi 6.3
The Bijou School Colorado Springs 2.5 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80907 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,393

Median Home Value

$371,200

Median Rent

$1,392/mo

Population

27,135

College Educated

40.1%

Homeownership

56.9%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

12.8%

Median Age

38.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Springs Baptist Academy

What grades does Springs Baptist Academy serve?

Springs Baptist Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Springs Baptist Academy?

Springs Baptist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springs Baptist Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Springs Baptist Academy is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Springs Baptist Academy rank in CO?

Springs Baptist Academy ranks #44 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Springs Baptist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Springs Baptist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Springs Baptist Academy a private school?

Yes, Springs Baptist 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 Springs Baptist Academy a religious school?

Springs Baptist Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
51
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
160 days
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County

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