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#91 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 19% of private schools

King's Academy

School

1201 S WATER ST, Jonesboro, IN 46938

Private

Enrollment

157

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

7.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

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King's Academy

7.9/10

School in Jonesboro · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

Westview Elementary School

4.6/10

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About King's Academy

King's Academy is a private school in Jonesboro, IN. King's Academy serves approximately 157 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. King's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for King's Academy show 43% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares1.6 pts above IN schools
  • This school 7.9 · Very Good
  • IN avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 157 students, King's 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.

King's 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

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How King's Academy compares to the 1 public school in Jonesboro, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
This School
vs
21.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
157
This School
vs
487
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.9
This School
vs
4.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.5% vs 0%
Black 2.5% vs 0%
Asian 2.5% vs 0%
King's Academy Jonesboro Public Avg

All Schools in Jonesboro

School Rating
King's Academy (this school) 7.9
Westview Elementary School 4.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 IN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 21%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 157
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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

Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 43.2% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.5% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 49.6% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
40.7% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 14 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 88.5%
Hispanic 4.5%
Black 2.5%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1201 S WATER ST, Jonesboro, IN 46938

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering King's Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Marion), with a very similar rating. Another option is ST PAUL PARISH SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 7.2 miles away, in nearby Marion), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Riverview Elementary School (rated 7.4/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Marion), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Jonesboro, see our Jonesboro schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Westview Elementary School Jonesboro 0.7 mi 4.6
R J Baskett Middle School Gas City 1.0 mi 6.2
Mississinewa High School Gas City 1.7 mi 6.0
Northview Elementary School Gas City 2.0 mi 6.1
LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Marion 3.3 mi 7.9
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch Marion 4.2 mi 4.5
Park Elementary School Fairmount 4.5 mi 5.8
Frances Slocum Elem School Marion 4.7 mi 6.4
Marion High School Marion 5.0 mi 4.7
PADDOCK VIEW RESIDENTIAL CENTER Marion 6.2 mi —
Allen Elementary School Marion 6.6 mi 5.8
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 Fairmount 6.7 mi 5.9
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 Fairmount 6.7 mi 5.0
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 92 Fairmount 6.7 mi 3.3
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School Fairmount 6.7 mi 5.3
Riverview Elementary School Marion 6.9 mi 7.4
KINWELL ACADEMY INC Marion 7.0 mi 4.0
ST PAUL PARISH SCHOOL Marion 7.2 mi 7.6
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd Marion 7.5 mi 5.6
John W Kendall Elem School Marion 7.6 mi 5.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46938 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$45,469

Median Home Value

$91,300

Median Rent

$928/mo

Population

2,576

College Educated

15.5%

Homeownership

80.7%

Poverty Rate

17%

Median Age

44.4

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School Rating
FISHERS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fishers, IN 8.0
LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Indianapolis, IN 8.0
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Indianapolis, IN 7.7
HARMONY SCHOOL Bloomington, IN 7.7
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL South Bend, IN 8.2
GRANGER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Granger, IN 8.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about King's Academy

What grades does King's Academy serve?

King's Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend King's Academy?

King's Academy has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at King's Academy?

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

How does King's Academy rank in IN?

King's Academy ranks #91 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is King's Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

King's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 King's Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, King's Academy has 43% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is King's Academy a private school?

Yes, King's Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is King's Academy a religious school?

King's Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
15 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
157
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Grant County
Phone
(765) 674-1722

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