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#530 of 992 private schools in NY
Word of Life Christian Academy
Elementary School
12 E ONEIDA ST, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Enrollment
105
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
105
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#530 of 992
In Baldwinsville
#1 of 2
public schools
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Word of Life Christian Academy
Elementary School in Baldwinsville · grades Pre-K – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Word of Life Christian Academy
Word of Life Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Baldwinsville, NY. Word of Life Christian Academy serves approximately 105 students, and covers grades Pre-K-7th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Word of Life Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #530 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.2 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 105 students, Word of Life Christian Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Word of Life Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Word of Life Christian Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Word of Life Christian Academy compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Baldwinsville, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Word of Life Christian Academy (this school) | 6.2 |
| HARRY E ELDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.2 |
| VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.6 |
| DONALD S RAY SCHOOL | 5.0 |
| MAE E REYNOLDS SCHOOL | 4.7 |
| L PEARL PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.0 |
| CATHERINE M MCNAMARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 NY.
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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 NY
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
12 E ONEIDA ST, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Word of Life Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. L PEARL PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 2.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is ELMCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 5.2 miles away, in nearby Liverpool), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ST MARY'S ACADEMY (rated 5.7/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Baldwinsville, see our Baldwinsville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 13027 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$91,369
Median Home Value
$226,500
Median Rent
$1,258/mo
Population
35,233
College Educated
44.6%
Homeownership
69.8%
Avg Commute
25.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
42.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL Saranac Lake, NY | 6.2 |
| CHRIST THE KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amherst, NY | 6.2 |
| NORTHEAST SCHOOL Amityville, NY | 6.2 |
| ST KATERI PARISH SCHOOL Schenectady, NY | 6.2 |
| ST MARYS Ticonderoga, NY | 6.2 |
| THE STUDIO SCHOOL New York, NY | 6.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Word of Life Christian Academy
What grades does Word of Life Christian Academy serve?
Word of Life Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Word of Life Christian Academy?
Word of Life Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Word of Life Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Word of Life Christian Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Word of Life Christian Academy rank in NY?
Word of Life Christian Academy ranks #530 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Word of Life Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Word of Life Christian 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 Word of Life Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Word of Life Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Word of Life Christian Academy a religious school?
Word of Life Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Onondaga County
- Phone
- (315) 635-1818
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