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#33 of 64 private schools in ME

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Central Maine Christian Academy

School · Lewiston, ME

A private school in Lewiston, ME serving grades Pre-K – 11th.

Private

390 MAIN ST, Lewiston, ME 04240

  • 7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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 ME.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,029.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index28%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Enrollment80
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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 ME

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Central Maine 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 76Very Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,792/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewiston), 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

$56,558

Median home value

$214,200

Median rent

$954/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

50.3%

Poverty rate

17.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White83.8%
Black11.2%
Hispanic5.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spurwink-lewiston/auburnPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.4 mi21Compare →
St Dominic Academy-auburnPrivate · tuition6.2PK–121.9 mi446Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Central Maine Christian Academy is listed in Lewiston, ME; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Central Maine Christian Academy

Central Maine Christian Academy is a private school in Lewiston, ME, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 64 private schools in ME.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Maine Christian Academy

What grades does Central Maine Christian Academy serve?

Central Maine Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.

How many students attend Central Maine Christian Academy?

Central Maine Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Maine Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Maine Christian Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Central Maine Christian Academy rank in ME?

Central Maine Christian Academy ranks #33 of 64 private schools in ME.

What is Central Maine Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Maine Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Central Maine Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Central Maine 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 Central Maine Christian Academy a religious school?

Central Maine Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Enrollment
80
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
143 days
Setting
Small City
County
Androscoggin County
Area population (ZIP 04240)
37,886
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
37.8
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 04240; 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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