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#548 of 716 private schools in IL

Westfair Christian Academy

School · Jacksonville, IL

A private school in Jacksonville, IL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

14 CLARKE DR, Jacksonville, IL 62650

  • 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 IL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,029.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Diversity Index5%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Enrollment82
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Westfair 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,435/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jacksonville), 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

$64,137

Median home value

$142,600

Median rent

$705/mo

College educated

25.6%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White97.6%
Black2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Early YearsEnrollment path unverified5.0PK1.6 mi233Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Westfair Christian Academy is listed in Jacksonville, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Westfair Christian Academy

Westfair Christian Academy is a private school in Jacksonville, IL, serving approximately 82 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #548 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westfair Christian Academy

What grades does Westfair Christian Academy serve?

Westfair Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Westfair Christian Academy?

Westfair Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfair Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Westfair Christian Academy is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Westfair Christian Academy rank in IL?

Westfair Christian Academy ranks #548 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Westfair Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Westfair Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Westfair Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Westfair 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 Westfair Christian Academy a religious school?

Westfair Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
82
Gender Split
66% M / 34% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
166 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Morgan County
Area population (ZIP 62650)
24,318
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
40.3
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 62650; 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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