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#350 of 478 private schools in IN
Michiana Christian Academy
Elementary School · South Bend, IN
A private elementary school in South Bend, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2730 S IRONWOOD DR, South Bend, IN 46614
- Math 25% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 61:1 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.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Michiana 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,032/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Bend), 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
$70,998
Median home value
$174,900
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46614; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Lasalle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Marshall Traditional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 348 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Michiana Christian Academy is listed in South Bend, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Michiana Christian Academy
Michiana Christian Academy is a private elementary school in South Bend, IN, serving approximately 61 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 61:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #350 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michiana Christian Academy
What grades does Michiana Christian Academy serve?
Michiana Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Michiana Christian Academy?
Michiana Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michiana Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Michiana Christian Academy is 61:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Michiana Christian Academy rank in IN?
Michiana Christian Academy ranks #350 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Michiana Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Michiana Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Michiana Christian Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Michiana Christian Academy has 25% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Michiana Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Michiana Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Church of Christ affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Michiana Christian Academy a religious school?
Michiana Christian Academy has a Church of Christ religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 61:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Church of Christ
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Phone
- (574) 288-0234
- Area population (ZIP 46614)
- 29,339
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 46614; 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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