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Word of Life Christian Academy
School
4870 MARYVILLE RD, Granite City, IL 62040
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Word of Life Christian Academy
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About Word of Life Christian Academy
Word of Life Christian Academy is a private school in Granite City, IL. Word of Life Christian Academy serves approximately 23 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 23 students, Word of Life 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.
At 4.7:1 students to teachers, Word of Life Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Word of Life 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
BetaHow Word of Life Christian Academy compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Granite City, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Word of Life Christian Academy (this school) | — |
| Maryville Elem School | 3.0 |
| Mitchell Elementary School | 4.2 |
| Grigsby Intermediate School | 6.5 |
| Frohardt Elem School | 2.9 |
| Coolidge Junior High Sch | 4.3 |
| Wilson Elem School | 1.9 |
| Granite City High School | 4.2 |
| Prather Elementary School | 2.6 |
| Venice Elem School | 7.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 23 students
- Type
- Private · Pentecostal
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Address
- 4870 MARYVILLE RD, Granite City, IL 62040
- Phone
- (618) 931-3744
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in IL aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4870 MARYVILLE RD, Granite City, IL 62040
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Word of Life Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Bernard Long Elem Sch (rated 7.5/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Madison). Another option is Venice Elem School (rated 7.0/10, 4.7 miles away). Additionally, RIVERS OF LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 3.0 miles away). For more schools in Granite City, see our Granite City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Maryville Elem School Granite City | 0.4 mi | 3.0 |
| ST ELIZABETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Granite City | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Mitchell Elementary School Granite City | 1.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Grigsby Intermediate School Granite City | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Frohardt Elem School Granite City | 1.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Wilson Elem School Granite City | 2.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Coolidge Junior High Sch Granite City | 2.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Granite City High School Granite City | 2.2 mi | 4.2 |
| RIVERS OF LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Granite City | 3.0 mi | 6.9 |
| METRO EAST MONTESSORI SCHOOL Granite City | 2.6 mi | — |
| Prather Elementary School Granite City | 3.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Bernard Long Elem Sch Madison | 4.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Madison Senior High School Madison | 4.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Madison Jr High School Madison | 4.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Venice Elem School Granite City | 4.7 mi | 7.0 |
| COORDINATED YOUTH & HUMAN SERVICES Granite City | 4.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Hartford Elem School Hartford | 6.0 mi | 4.8 |
| South Primary School South Roxana | 6.2 mi | 3.7 |
| HIGHLAND ELEM. St. Louis | 5.1 mi | 3.8 |
| SOUTHEAST MIDDLE St. Louis | 5.5 mi | 3.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 62040 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,558
Median Home Value
$106,600
Median Rent
$852/mo
Population
40,365
College Educated
16.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Median Age
39.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Word of Life Christian Academy
What grades does Word of Life Christian Academy serve?
Word of Life Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Word of Life Christian Academy?
Word of Life Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 23 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Word of Life Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Word of Life Christian Academy is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Word of Life Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Word of 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 Word of Life Christian Academy a religious school?
Word of Life Christian Academy has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 23
- Gender Split
- 35% M / 65% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Pentecostal
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Phone
- (618) 931-3744
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