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#390 of 404 private schools in NC

Millersville Christian Academy

Elementary School · Taylorsville, NC

A private elementary school in Taylorsville, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

130 MILLERSVILLE CHURCH RD, Taylorsville, NC 28681

  • 13.9:1 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)
C3.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,162
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.7 / 10
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Diversity Index2%
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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Enrollment167
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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 Millersville Christian 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 1Car-Dependent
  • City Safety: Elevated1,196/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taylorsville), 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

$61,343

Median home value

$188,000

Median rent

$719/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

80.7%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28681; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White98.8%
Black1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wittenburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–53.6 mi279Compare →
Taylorsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–54.6 mi241Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Millersville Christian Academy is listed in Taylorsville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Millersville Christian Academy

Millersville Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Taylorsville, NC, serving approximately 167 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Millersville Christian Academy

What grades does Millersville Christian Academy serve?

Millersville Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Millersville Christian Academy?

Millersville Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Millersville Christian Academy is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Millersville Christian Academy rank in NC?

Millersville Christian Academy ranks #390 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Millersville Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Millersville Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Millersville Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Millersville 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 Millersville Christian Academy a religious school?

Millersville Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
167
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
166 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Alexander County
Area population (ZIP 28681)
26,117
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
44.2
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 28681; 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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