Very Good
#177 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 37% of private schools
Elkhart Christian Academy
School · Elkhart, IN
A private school in Elkhart, IN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
25943 COUNTY ROAD 22, Elkhart, IN 46517
- Math 51% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.7:1 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 IN.
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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 IN
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Elkhart 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,615/100K
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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
$53,263
Median home value
$168,500
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46517; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.1 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Elkhart Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Bashor Alternative SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 4.4 mi | 19 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Elkhart Christian Academy is listed in Elkhart, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Elkhart Christian Academy
Elkhart Christian Academy is a private school in Elkhart, IN, serving approximately 517 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elkhart Christian Academy
What grades does Elkhart Christian Academy serve?
Elkhart Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Elkhart Christian Academy?
Elkhart Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Christian Academy is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Elkhart Christian Academy rank in IN?
Elkhart Christian Academy ranks #177 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Elkhart Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Elkhart Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elkhart Christian Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkhart Christian Academy has 51% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Elkhart Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Elkhart 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 Elkhart Christian Academy a religious school?
Elkhart Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 517
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Elkhart County
- Phone
- (574) 293-1609
- Area population (ZIP 46517)
- 25,438
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 35
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 46517; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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