Excellent
#12 of 142 private schools in KS
Top 8% of private schools
Sunrise Christian Academy
School · Wichita, KS
A private school in Wichita, KS serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
5500 E 45TH ST N, Wichita, KS 67220
- 8.6:1 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 KS.
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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 KS
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
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Where Sunrise 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), 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
$72,861
Median home value
$193,900
Median rent
$889/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67220; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Christian Academy ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Wichita Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 746 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sunrise Christian Academy is listed in Wichita, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sunrise Christian Academy
Sunrise Christian Academy is a private school in Wichita, KS, serving approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 142 private schools in KS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunrise Christian Academy
What grades does Sunrise Christian Academy serve?
Sunrise Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Sunrise Christian Academy?
Sunrise Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Christian Academy is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sunrise Christian Academy rank in KS?
Sunrise Christian Academy ranks #12 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is Sunrise Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunrise Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sunrise Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Sunrise Christian 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 Sunrise Christian Academy a religious school?
Sunrise Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Phone
- (316) 744-9262
- Area population (ZIP 67220)
- 14,779
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
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 67220; 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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