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#58 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 14% of private schools

Twin City Christian Academy

School

723 HORINE RD, Festus, MO 63028

Private

Enrollment

87

Student-Teacher

6.7:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 11th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#58 of 399

In Festus

#1 of 2

public schools

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Twin City Christian Academy

7.6/10

School in Festus · grades Pre-K – 11th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.7/10

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About Twin City Christian Academy

Twin City Christian Academy is a private school in Festus, MO. Twin City Christian Academy serves approximately 87 students, and covers grades Pre-K-11th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Twin City Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares1.3 pts above MO schools
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • MO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 87 students, Twin City 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 6.7:1 students to teachers, Twin City Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Twin City 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 Twin City Christian Academy compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Festus, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
This School
vs
16.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
87
This School
vs
495
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.6
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.3% vs 0%
Black 3.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.3% vs 0%
Twin City Christian Academy Festus Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Twin City Christian Academy (this school) 7.6
FESTUS SR. HIGH 6.7
FESTUS INTERMEDIATE 5.5
FESTUS ELEM. 8.0
FESTUS MIDDLE 5.9
PLATTIN PRIMARY 6.7
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL 7.4
TELEGRAPH INTERMEDIATE 3.5
JEFFERSON R-VII PRESCHOOL 3.2
DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE 7.8

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 9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,382.5
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 11%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.7 / 10
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Enrollment 87
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 94.3%
Black 3.4%
Hispanic 2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

723 HORINE RD, Festus, MO 63028

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Twin City Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. CRYSTAL CITY ELEM. (rated 9.1/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Crystal City), which scores notably higher. Another option is JAMES E. FREER ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 7.5 miles away, in nearby Barnhart), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FESTUS ELEM. (rated 8.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Festus, see our Festus schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.0 mi
School Distance Rating
FESTUS SR. HIGH Festus 0.5 mi 6.7
FESTUS ELEM. Festus 0.6 mi 8.0
FESTUS INTERMEDIATE Festus 0.6 mi 5.5
FESTUS MIDDLE Festus 0.8 mi 5.9
CRYSTAL CITY ELEM. Crystal City 1.5 mi 9.1
CRYSTAL CITY HIGH Crystal City 1.5 mi 5.4
ST PIUS X CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Festus 2.0 mi 6.5
HERCULANEUM HIGH Herculaneum 3.1 mi 7.1
TAYLOR EARLY CHILDHOOD Herculaneum 3.2 mi
SENN-THOMAS MIDDLE Herculaneum 3.6 mi 3.7
PEVELY ELEM. Pevely 4.0 mi 5.3
MAPAVILLE SCHOOL Mapaville 4.3 mi 2.8
PLATTIN PRIMARY Festus 5.3 mi 6.7
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL Festus 5.7 mi 7.4
TELEGRAPH INTERMEDIATE Festus 6.0 mi 3.5
JEFFERSON R-VII PRESCHOOL Festus 6.0 mi 3.2
DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE Festus 6.1 mi 7.8
JAMES E. FREER ELEM. Barnhart 7.5 mi 8.7
ATHENA ELEM. Desoto 8.2 mi 6.0
ANTONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Barnhart 9.0 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63028 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$76,468

Median Home Value

$221,600

Median Rent

$937/mo

Population

27,913

College Educated

24.4%

Homeownership

74.5%

Avg Commute

30.3 min

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Median Age

39.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF GREATER ST LOUIS St. Louis, MO 7.4
OUTREACH CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Kansas City, MO 7.3
TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hollister, MO 7.3
GREAT CIRCLE OF ST. JAMES Saint James, MO 7.9
EL DORADO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL El Dorado Springs, MO 7.1
GREAT CIRCLE EDGEWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER St. Louis, MO 7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Twin City Christian Academy

What grades does Twin City Christian Academy serve?

Twin City Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.

How many students attend Twin City Christian Academy?

Twin City Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin City Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Twin City Christian Academy is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Twin City Christian Academy rank in MO?

Twin City Christian Academy ranks #58 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Twin City Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Twin City Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Twin City Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Twin City 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 Twin City Christian Academy a religious school?

Twin City Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
9 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
19 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Enrollment
87
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7.9 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County

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