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#293 of 462 private schools in MI
Westside Christian Academy
Elementary School · Detroit, MI
A private elementary school in Detroit, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
9540 BRAMELL, Detroit, MI 48239
- 6.2:1 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 MI.
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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 MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Westside Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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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
$69,373
Median home value
$145,900
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48239; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Heights AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Washingtonparks AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Dixon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Vandenberg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 276 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Westside Christian Academy is listed in Detroit, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Westside Christian Academy
Westside Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Detroit, MI, serving approximately 83 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Christian Academy
What grades does Westside Christian Academy serve?
Westside Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Westside Christian Academy?
Westside Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Christian Academy is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Westside Christian Academy rank in MI?
Westside Christian Academy ranks #293 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Westside Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Westside Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Westside 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 Westside Christian Academy a religious school?
Westside 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
- 83
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 255-5760
- Area population (ZIP 48239)
- 37,039
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 48239; 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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