Below Average
#648 of 716 private schools in IL
New Life Christian Academy
School · Peoria, IL
A private school in Peoria, IL serving grades 2nd – 12th.
3510 W MALONE ST, Peoria, IL 61605
- 8.4:1 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 IL.
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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 IL
Test scores
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Where New Life Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,678/100K
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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
$24,499
Median home value
$44,200
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
5.1%
Homeownership
39.2%
Poverty rate
38.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61605; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 1–12 | 3.6 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Peoria Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 595 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
New Life Christian Academy is listed in Peoria, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy is a private school in Peoria, IL, serving approximately 36 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #648 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Life Christian Academy
What grades does New Life Christian Academy serve?
New Life Christian Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend New Life Christian Academy?
New Life Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Life Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Life Christian Academy is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Life Christian Academy rank in IL?
New Life Christian Academy ranks #648 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is New Life Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Life Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New Life Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, New Life Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Pentecostal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is New Life Christian Academy a religious school?
New Life Christian Academy has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 8% M / 92% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Pentecostal
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Peoria County
- Phone
- (309) 637-8359
- Area population (ZIP 61605)
- 13,538
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 61605; 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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