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#70 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 17% of private schools

Grace Christian Academy

Elementary School · Florissant, MO

A private elementary school in Florissant, MO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2890 PATTERSON RD, Florissant, MO 63031

  • 5.8:1 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 MO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,218
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index57%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Enrollment41
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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 MO

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Grace 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. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,182/100K

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

$71,783

Median home value

$144,500

Median rent

$1,351/mo

College educated

28%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Two or More48.8%
White43.9%
Black4.9%
Asian2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cold Water Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.1PK–50.6 mi396Compare →
Brown Elem.Enrollment path unverified4.3PK–50.8 mi421Compare →
Central Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified4.6PK1.0 mi126Compare →
Walker Elem.Enrollment path unverified6.5PK–51.1 mi515Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Grace Christian Academy is listed in Florissant, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Grace Christian Academy

Grace Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Florissant, MO, serving approximately 41 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grace Christian Academy

What grades does Grace Christian Academy serve?

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

How many students attend Grace Christian Academy?

Grace Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian Academy is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grace Christian Academy rank in MO?

Grace Christian Academy ranks #70 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Grace Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Grace Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Grace 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 Grace Christian Academy a religious school?

Grace 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
41
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Area population (ZIP 63031)
50,258
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
38.1
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.
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 63031; 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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