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#113 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 44% of private schools
Bethel Christian School
School · Ruston, LA
A private school in Ruston, LA serving grades Pre-K – 11th.
2901 BETHEL LOOP, Ruston, LA 71270
- 5.9:1 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 LA.
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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 LA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Bethel Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,383/100K
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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
$37,599
Median home value
$218,600
Median rent
$819/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
49.6%
Poverty rate
32.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71270; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 2–12 | 1.5 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| Cedar Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 636 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Bethel Christian School is listed in Ruston, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bethel Christian School
Bethel Christian School is a private school in Ruston, LA, serving approximately 53 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethel Christian School
What grades does Bethel Christian School serve?
Bethel Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend Bethel Christian School?
Bethel Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Christian School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bethel Christian School rank in LA?
Bethel Christian School ranks #113 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Bethel Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethel Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bethel Christian School a private school?
Yes, Bethel Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Church of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bethel Christian School a religious school?
Bethel Christian School has a Church of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Church of God
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lincoln Parish
- Phone
- (318) 255-1112
- Area population (ZIP 71270)
- 32,747
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.4
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 71270; 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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