Very Good
#151 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 21% of private schools
Bethel Christian Academy
Elementary School · Parma, OH
A private elementary school in Parma, OH serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
12901 W PLEASANT VALLEY RD, Parma, OH 44130
- Math 59% vs OH 40% (2019)
- Reading 84% vs OH 49% (2019)
- 11:1 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 OH.
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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 OH
2019 OST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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Where Bethel Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated835/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parma), 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
$68,099
Median home value
$184,900
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44130; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–4 | 0.2 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| First Step PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK | 0.6 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| The Academy of St BartholomewPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 170 | 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.
Bethel Christian Academy is listed in Parma, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bethel Christian Academy
Bethel Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Parma, OH, serving approximately 163 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethel Christian Academy
What grades does Bethel Christian Academy serve?
Bethel Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bethel Christian Academy?
Bethel Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Christian 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 Bethel Christian Academy rank in OH?
Bethel Christian Academy ranks #151 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Bethel Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethel Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bethel Christian Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethel Christian Academy has 59% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Bethel Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Bethel Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bethel Christian Academy a religious school?
Bethel Christian Academy has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Assembly of God
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Phone
- (440) 842-8575
- Area population (ZIP 44130)
- 49,778
- Area average commute
- 24.3 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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 44130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2019 OST; directory SY 2021–22
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