Excellent
#7 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 2% of private schools
Shining Light Academy
School · Greensboro, NC
A private school in Greensboro, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4530 W WENDOVER AVE, Greensboro, NC 27409
- 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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.
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Where Shining Light Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), 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
$57,862
Median home value
$189,200
Median rent
$1,173/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Henderson Newcomers SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 3–12 | 2.1 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem UpperCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,508 | Compare → |
| Tri-city Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Haynes Inman Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 110 | Compare → |
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shining Light Academy is listed in Greensboro, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shining Light Academy
Shining Light Academy is a private school in Greensboro, NC, serving approximately 123 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shining Light Academy
What grades does Shining Light Academy serve?
Shining Light Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Shining Light Academy?
Shining Light Academy has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shining Light Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shining Light Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shining Light Academy rank in NC?
Shining Light Academy ranks #7 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Shining Light Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Shining Light Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shining Light Academy a private school?
Yes, Shining Light 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 Shining Light Academy a religious school?
Shining Light Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Guilford County
- Phone
- (336) 299-9688
- Area population (ZIP 27409)
- 16,927
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 27409; 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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