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#141 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 36% of private schools
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
School · Springfield, MA
A private school in Springfield, MA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
965 PLUMTREE RD, Springfield, MA 01119
- 9.3:1 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 MA.
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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 MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
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Where Pioneer Valley 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$59,172
Median home value
$222,900
Median rent
$1,181/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01119; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Blake Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–9 | 1.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Mill Pond SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Balliet PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.7 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Springfield International Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,478 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is listed in Springfield, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is a private school in Springfield, MA, serving approximately 288 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
What grades does Pioneer Valley Christian Academy serve?
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Pioneer Valley Christian Academy?
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pioneer Valley Christian Academy rank in MA?
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy ranks #141 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Pioneer Valley Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pioneer Valley Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Pioneer Valley 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 Pioneer Valley Christian Academy a religious school?
Pioneer Valley 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
- 288
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Phone
- (413) 782-8031
- Area population (ZIP 01119)
- 14,059
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 01119; 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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