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#555 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 38% of private schools
Downey Christian School
School · Orlando, FL
A private school in Orlando, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
10201 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando, FL 32817
- 11.7:1 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 FL.
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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 FL
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,546
Median home value
$327,800
Median rent
$1,741/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32817; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Leaders Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Faith Generation AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Generation of Hope Academy Inc 2Private · tuition | 4.8 | K–11 | 2.8 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Downey Christian School is listed in Orlando, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Downey Christian School
Downey Christian School is a private school in Orlando, FL, serving approximately 222 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #555 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downey Christian School
What grades does Downey Christian School serve?
Downey Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Downey Christian School?
Downey Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downey Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Downey Christian School 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 Downey Christian School rank in FL?
Downey Christian School ranks #555 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Downey Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Downey Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Downey Christian School a private school?
Yes, Downey Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Downey Christian School a religious school?
Downey Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 222
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (407) 275-0340
- Area population (ZIP 32817)
- 37,894
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 32817; 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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