Below Average
#686 of 716 private schools in IL
Vandalia Christian Academy
Elementary School · Vandalia, IL
A private elementary school in Vandalia, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
201 S 6TH ST, Vandalia, IL 62471
- 9.5:1 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 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 Vandalia Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,228/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vandalia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,810
Median home value
$119,800
Median rent
$739/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62471; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–3 | 1.1 mi | 558 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vandalia Christian Academy is listed in Vandalia, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Vandalia Christian Academy
Vandalia Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Vandalia, IL, serving approximately 57 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vandalia Christian Academy
What grades does Vandalia Christian Academy serve?
Vandalia Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Vandalia Christian Academy?
Vandalia Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandalia Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandalia Christian Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Vandalia Christian Academy rank in IL?
Vandalia Christian Academy ranks #686 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Vandalia Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vandalia Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Vandalia Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Vandalia Christian 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 Vandalia Christian Academy a religious school?
Vandalia Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 159 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Fayette County
- Phone
- (618) 283-9901
- Area population (ZIP 62471)
- 10,309
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 62471; 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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