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#200 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 49% of private schools

Calvary Education Center

School · Sanford, NC

A private school in Sanford, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

6416 LEMON SPRINGS RD, Sanford, NC 27332

  • 9.6:1 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 NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index39%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Enrollment44
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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 NC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Calvary Education Center 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average358/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,075

Median home value

$224,000

Median rent

$1,086/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27332; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White70.5%
Hispanic15.9%
Black6.8%
Native American6.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition3.9privateK–122.6 mi749Compare →
Lee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–124.2 mi297Compare →
Floyd L Knight Children CenterEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–124.5 mi115Compare →

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.

Calvary Education Center is listed in Sanford, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Calvary Education Center

Calvary Education Center is a private school in Sanford, NC, serving approximately 44 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Calvary Education Center

What grades does Calvary Education Center serve?

Calvary Education Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Calvary Education Center?

Calvary Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvary Education Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Calvary Education Center is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Calvary Education Center rank in NC?

Calvary Education Center ranks #200 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Calvary Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Calvary Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Calvary Education Center a private school?

Yes, Calvary Education Center is a private coeducational school with a Pentecostal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Calvary Education Center a religious school?

Calvary Education Center has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
44
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Pentecostal
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lee County
Area population (ZIP 27332)
34,378
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
40
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 27332; 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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