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#62 of 64 private schools in ME

Greater Houlton Christian Academy

Elementary School · Houlton, ME

A private elementary school in Houlton, ME serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

27 SCHOOL ST, Houlton, ME 04730

  • 11.1:1 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-4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,105
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Diversity Index8%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Enrollment51
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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 Greater Houlton 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 73Very Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,563/100K

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

$55,345

Median home value

$123,500

Median rent

$701/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

17.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White96.1%
Hispanic3.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Houlton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.0PK–20.9 mi288Compare →
Houlton Southside SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.93–51.0 mi293Compare →
Mill Pond SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–64.8 mi293Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Greater Houlton Christian Academy is listed in Houlton, ME; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Greater Houlton Christian Academy

Greater Houlton Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Houlton, ME, serving approximately 51 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 64 private schools in ME.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greater Houlton Christian Academy

What grades does Greater Houlton Christian Academy serve?

Greater Houlton Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Greater Houlton Christian Academy?

Greater Houlton Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Houlton Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Greater Houlton Christian Academy is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Greater Houlton Christian Academy rank in ME?

Greater Houlton Christian Academy ranks #62 of 64 private schools in ME.

What is Greater Houlton Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Greater Houlton Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Greater Houlton Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Greater Houlton 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 Greater Houlton Christian Academy a religious school?

Greater Houlton Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
51
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Aroostook County
Area population (ZIP 04730)
10,062
Area average commute
15.9 min
Area median age
44
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 04730; 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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