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#351 of 404 private schools in NC

Ephesus JR Academy

Elementary School · Winston-salem, NC

A private elementary school in Winston-salem, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1225 N CLEVELAND AVE, Winston-salem, NC 27101

  • 11:1 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)
B-5.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,448
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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Enrollment33
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Ephesus JR 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,758/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winston-salem), 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

$44,611

Median home value

$201,500

Median rent

$970/mo

College educated

34.4%

Homeownership

33.4%

Poverty rate

25%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black93.9%
Hispanic3.0%
Two or More3.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ashley AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–50.6 mi355Compare →
The Arts Based SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–80.9 mi611Compare →
The Downtown SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–81.2 mi431Compare →
Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–121.2 mi281Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Ephesus JR Academy is listed in Winston-salem, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Ephesus JR Academy

Ephesus JR Academy is a private elementary school in Winston-salem, NC, serving approximately 33 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ephesus JR Academy

What grades does Ephesus JR Academy serve?

Ephesus JR Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Ephesus JR Academy?

Ephesus JR Academy has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ephesus JR Academy?

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

How does Ephesus JR Academy rank in NC?

Ephesus JR Academy ranks #351 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Ephesus JR Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Ephesus JR Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ephesus JR Academy a private school?

Yes, Ephesus JR Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ephesus JR Academy a religious school?

Ephesus JR Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
33
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
181 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Forsyth County
Area population (ZIP 27101)
21,881
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
33.7
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 27101; 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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