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#27 of 82 private schools in ID
Top 32% of private schools
Petra Christian Academy
School · Boise, ID
A private school in Boise, ID serving grades 1st – 10th.
3080 WILDWOOD ST, Boise, ID 83713
- 8.5:1 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 ID.
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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 ID
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Petra 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,416/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,419
Median home value
$421,600
Median rent
$1,716/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83713; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,150 | Compare → |
| Gem Prep: MeridianCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Gem Prep: Online SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Idaho Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,541 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Petra Christian Academy is listed in Boise, ID; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Petra Christian Academy
Petra Christian Academy is a private school in Boise, ID, serving approximately 39 students in grades 1st-10th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 82 private schools in ID.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Petra Christian Academy
What grades does Petra Christian Academy serve?
Petra Christian Academy serves students in grades 1st through 10th.
How many students attend Petra Christian Academy?
Petra Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petra Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Petra Christian Academy is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Petra Christian Academy rank in ID?
Petra Christian Academy ranks #27 of 82 private schools in ID.
What is Petra Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Petra 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 Petra Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Petra 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 Petra Christian Academy a religious school?
Petra Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 10th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Phone
- (208) 505-0066
- Area population (ZIP 83713)
- 29,992
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 83713; 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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