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#261 of 399 private schools in MO

Grace Classical Academy

School · Springfield, MO

A private school in Springfield, MO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

2438 E CHERRY ST, Springfield, MO 65802

  • 10.2:1 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)
B+6.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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School Day Length8.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,069.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Diversity Index11%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment223
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Grace Classical 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,380/100K

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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

$51,080

Median home value

$162,400

Median rent

$900/mo

College educated

25.6%

Homeownership

56.9%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White94.2%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Springfield Seventh-day Adventist Junior AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–90.2 mi17Compare →
Greene Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5K–121.6 mi38Compare →
Shady Dell Early Childhood CtrEnrollment path unverified5.3PK1.6 mi152Compare →
Greenwood Laboratory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–121.8 mi396Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Grace Classical Academy is listed in Springfield, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Grace Classical Academy

Grace Classical Academy is a private school in Springfield, MO, serving approximately 223 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grace Classical Academy

What grades does Grace Classical Academy serve?

Grace Classical Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Grace Classical Academy?

Grace Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Grace Classical Academy is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grace Classical Academy rank in MO?

Grace Classical Academy ranks #261 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Grace Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace Classical 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 Grace Classical Academy a private school?

Yes, Grace Classical 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 Classical Academy a religious school?

Grace Classical Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
223
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
8.1 hours
Days Per Year
132 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Greene County
Area population (ZIP 65802)
46,005
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
32.1
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 65802; 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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