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#84 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 21% of private schools

Lynwood Christian Academy

Elementary School

2935 LYNWOOD HILLS DR, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Private

Enrollment

68

Student-Teacher

7.6:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#84 of 399

In Cape Girardeau

#3 of 6

public schools

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Lynwood Christian Academy

7.3/10

Elementary School in Cape Girardeau · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Lynwood Christian Academy

Lynwood Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Cape Girardeau, MO. Lynwood Christian Academy serves approximately 68 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Lynwood Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares0.9 pts above MO schools
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 68 students, Lynwood Christian Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.6:1 students to teachers, Lynwood Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Lynwood Christian Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Lynwood Christian Academy compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Cape Girardeau, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
This School
vs
10:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
68
This School
vs
328
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.3
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 75% vs 0%
Black 10.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.9% vs 0%
Asian 2.9% vs 0%
Lynwood Christian Academy Cape Girardeau Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Lynwood Christian Academy (this school) 7.3
FRANKLIN ELEM. 7.8
CLIPPARD ELEM. 7.0
ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. 8.5
CENTRAL MIDDLE 7.4
CENTRAL JR. HIGH 3.9
BLANCHARD ELEM. 6.0
JEFFERSON ELEM. 4.5
GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH
PARKVIEW SCHOOL
NELL HOLCOMB ELEM. 6.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 42%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 68
View data sources

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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 75.0%
Black 10.3%
Hispanic 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2935 LYNWOOD HILLS DR, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lynwood Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 4.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, FRANKLIN ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cape Girardeau, see our Cape Girardeau schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.4 mi
School Distance Rating
FRANKLIN ELEM. Cape Girardeau 1.4 mi 7.8
CLIPPARD ELEM. Cape Girardeau 1.4 mi 7.0
ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. Cape Girardeau 1.7 mi 8.5
EAGLE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cape Girardeau 2.2 mi 6.6
LYNWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cape Girardeau 2.0 mi 7.5
NOTRE DAME REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Cape Girardeau 2.7 mi 6.6
ST VINCENT DE PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cape Girardeau 2.6 mi 5.9
CENTRAL MIDDLE Cape Girardeau 2.8 mi 7.4
CENTRAL JR. HIGH Cape Girardeau 2.9 mi 3.9
BLANCHARD ELEM. Cape Girardeau 3.2 mi 6.0
JEFFERSON ELEM. Cape Girardeau 3.6 mi 4.5
CENTRAL HIGH Cape Girardeau 4.4 mi 6.6
GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH Cape Girardeau 3.7 mi
ST MARY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Cape Girardeau 4.0 mi 7.9
PARKVIEW SCHOOL Cape Girardeau 4.2 mi
EAST ELEMENTARY Jackson 4.5 mi 5.0
WEST LANE ELEM. Jackson 4.8 mi 7.8
SOUTH ELEM. Jackson 4.8 mi 7.8
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Jackson 5.4 mi 6.8
GORDONVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR Jackson 5.4 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,904

Median Home Value

$209,600

Median Rent

$863/mo

Population

38,809

College Educated

39.5%

Homeownership

60.2%

Avg Commute

16.8 min

Poverty Rate

16.1%

Median Age

34.4

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School Rating
Davis Elem. Clinton, MO 7.3
HIGH POINT ELEM. High Point, MO 7.3
NEWTOWN-HARRIS ELEM. Newtown, MO 7.3
ALLEN VILLAGE PRIMARY ACADEMY Kansas City, MO 7.2
BUCKLIN ELEM. Bucklin, MO 7.2
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Higginsville, MO 7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lynwood Christian Academy

What grades does Lynwood Christian Academy serve?

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

How many students attend Lynwood Christian Academy?

Lynwood Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lynwood Christian Academy is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lynwood Christian Academy rank in MO?

Lynwood Christian Academy ranks #84 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Lynwood Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Lynwood Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lynwood Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Lynwood Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lynwood Christian Academy a religious school?

Lynwood Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
15 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
22 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
68
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cape Girardeau County

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