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Thinking Child Christian Academy

Elementary School

155 NW 4TH ST, Homestead, FL 33030

Private

Enrollment

131

Student-Teacher

14.9:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,162 of 1,462

In Homestead

#13 of 14

public schools

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Thinking Child Christian Academy

5.3/10

Elementary School in Homestead · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Neva King Cooper Educational Center

5.7/10

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About Thinking Child Christian Academy

Thinking Child Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Homestead, FL. Thinking Child Christian Academy serves approximately 131 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Thinking Child Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,162 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.3 pts below FL schools
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 131 students, Thinking Child Christian 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.

Thinking Child Christian 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 Thinking Child Christian Academy compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Homestead, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
This School
vs
18.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
131
This School
vs
691
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.3
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 91.6% vs 0%
Black 8.4% vs 0%
Thinking Child Christian Academy Homestead Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Thinking Child Christian Academy (this school) 5.3
NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER 5.7
HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL 4.6
SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD 8.8
SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD) 7.0
LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.5
CHAMBERS HIGH SCHOOL 3.1
SOMERSET ARTS ACADEMY 7.1
REDONDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.8
SOMERSET OAKS ACADEMY 8.3
WEST HOMESTEAD K-8 CENTER 4.8
AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9.0
GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER 3.6
EVERGLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY 6.5
CAMPBELL DRIVE K-8 CENTER 6.6
SOUTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL 6.5
SOMERSET PREPARATORY ACADEMY (HOMESTEAD) 9.3
SOMERSET PREPARATORY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOMESTEAD) 7.9
KEYS GATE CHARTER SCHOOL 4.0
LEISURE CITY K-8 CENTER 7.1
THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE 7.7

Showing 20 of 34 schools. View all schools in Homestead

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 FL.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 15%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 131
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 91.6%
Black 8.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

155 NW 4TH ST, Homestead, FL 33030

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Thinking Child Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LINCOLN-MARTI SCHOOLS (INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS) (rated 9.2/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Florida City), which scores notably higher. Another option is SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SOMERSET ARTS ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Homestead, see our Homestead schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33030 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,231

Median Home Value

$382,200

Median Rent

$1,307/mo

Population

35,957

College Educated

14.6%

Homeownership

40.2%

Avg Commute

36.6 min

Poverty Rate

31.5%

Median Age

30.3

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CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN SCHOOL Palm Coast, FL 5.3
HARVARD ACADEMY Sunrise, FL 5.3
NEW HOPE SDA SCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER Fort Lauderdale, FL 5.3
WORLD CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Hialeah, FL 5.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thinking Child Christian Academy

What grades does Thinking Child Christian Academy serve?

Thinking Child Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Thinking Child Christian Academy?

Thinking Child Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thinking Child Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Thinking Child Christian Academy is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Thinking Child Christian Academy rank in FL?

Thinking Child Christian Academy ranks #1,162 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Thinking Child Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Thinking Child Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Thinking Child Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Thinking Child Christian Academy 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 Thinking Child Christian Academy a religious school?

Thinking Child Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
80 Very Walkable
Transit Score
43 Some Transit
Bike Score
77 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
131
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Miami-Dade County

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