Very Good
#84 of 218 private schools in KY
Top 38% of private schools
Portland Christian School
School · Louisville, KY
A private school in Louisville, KY serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
8509 WESTPORT RD, Louisville, KY 40242
- 12:1 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 KY.
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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 KY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Portland Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,201
Median home value
$293,200
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40242; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 0.4 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Pitt AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Kentucky Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Walden School CorporationPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 280 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland Christian School is listed in Louisville, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Portland Christian School
Portland Christian School is a private school in Louisville, KY, serving approximately 389 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 218 private schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portland Christian School
What grades does Portland Christian School serve?
Portland Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Portland Christian School?
Portland Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland Christian School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Portland Christian School rank in KY?
Portland Christian School ranks #84 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is Portland Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portland Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Portland Christian School a private school?
Yes, Portland Christian School 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 Portland Christian School a religious school?
Portland Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 429-3727
- Area population (ZIP 40242)
- 11,099
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 40242; 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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