Very Good
#52 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 20% of private schools
Gardere Community Christian School
Elementary School · Baton Rouge, LA
A private elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
8538 GSRI AVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
- Math 32% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.9:1 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
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA 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 Gardere Community Christian School 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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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
$93,712
Median home value
$353,100
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
55%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70810; 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 Baton Rouge Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 871 | Compare → |
| St Jude SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Idea InnovationCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.9 | K–11 | 1.0 mi | 966 | Compare → |
| The Emerge School for AutismCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–3 | 1.0 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Gardere Community Christian School is listed in Baton Rouge, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gardere Community Christian School
Gardere Community Christian School is a private elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, serving approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 253 private schools in LA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gardere Community Christian School
What grades does Gardere Community Christian School serve?
Gardere Community Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gardere Community Christian School?
Gardere Community Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardere Community Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardere Community Christian School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gardere Community Christian School rank in LA?
Gardere Community Christian School ranks #52 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Gardere Community Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gardere Community Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Gardere Community Christian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gardere Community Christian School has 32% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Is Gardere Community Christian School a private school?
Yes, Gardere Community 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 Gardere Community Christian School a religious school?
Gardere Community Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Phone
- (225) 387-5082
- Area population (ZIP 70810)
- 42,585
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70810; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 LEAP; directory SY 2021–22
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