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#81 of 143 private schools in NE
Zion Classical Academy
Elementary School · Hastings, NE
A private elementary school in Hastings, NE serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
465 S MARIAN RD, Hastings, NE 68901
- 8.6:1 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 NE.
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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 NE
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
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Where Zion Classical 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,329/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,547
Median home value
$181,800
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Morton Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.3 mi | 413 | Compare → |
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.
Zion Classical Academy is listed in Hastings, NE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Zion Classical Academy
Zion Classical Academy is a private elementary school in Hastings, NE, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 143 private schools in NE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zion Classical Academy
What grades does Zion Classical Academy serve?
Zion Classical Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Zion Classical Academy?
Zion Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zion Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Zion Classical Academy is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Zion Classical Academy rank in NE?
Zion Classical Academy ranks #81 of 143 private schools in NE.
What is Zion Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Zion Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Zion Classical Academy a private school?
Yes, Zion Classical Academy is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Zion Classical Academy a religious school?
Zion Classical Academy has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Phone
- (402) 462-5012
- Area population (ZIP 68901)
- 26,208
- Area average commute
- 15 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 68901; 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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