Very Good

#254 of 713 private schools in OH

Top 36% of private schools

Bible Believers Christian School

School

3500 SPENCERVILLE RD, Lima, OH 45805

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

6.5:1

Score

7.2

Grades

TK – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

6.5:1

Score

7.2

Grades

TK – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#254 of 713

In Lima

#7 of 7

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About Bible Believers Christian School

Bible Believers Christian School is a private school in Lima, OH. Bible Believers Christian School serves approximately 52 students, and covers grades TK-12th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Bible Believers Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it compares0.8 pts above OH schools

7.2

This school 7.2 · Very Good
OH avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 52 students, Bible Believers Christian School 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 6.5:1 students to teachers, Bible Believers Christian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Bible Believers Christian School 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.

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How Bible Believers Christian School compares to 22 public schools serving similar grades in Lima, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.5:1

This School

15.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

410

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.2

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 9.6% vs 0%

Black 1.9% vs 0%

Bible Believers Christian School Lima Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bible Believers Christian School (this school)	—	52	6.5:1	7.2
Maplewood Elementary School	1.2 mi	358	19.9:1	8.8
Lima West Middle School	1.9 mi	330	10:1	5.2
Shawnee High School	2.1 mi	691	18.7:1	7.2
Shawnee Middle School	2.1 mi	714	17.9:1	8.0
Apollo Career Center	2.4 mi	763	11.9:1	4.6
Heritage Elementary School	2.9 mi	432	17.3:1	5.9
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8	3.2 mi	375	15.6:1	6.6
Elmwood Elementary School	3.3 mi	512	19.7:1	5.8
West Central Learning Academy II	3.3 mi	71	11.8:1	3.0
Independence Elementary School	3.6 mi	269	14.2:1	6.1
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8	3.6 mi	166	7.9:1	9.1
Heir Force Community School	3.8 mi	230	28.8:1	4.5
Lima North Middle School	3.9 mi	328	12.1:1	5.4
Lima Senior High School	4.0 mi	1,000	15.2:1	5.0
Unity Elementary School	4.1 mi	197	12.3:1	5.2
Freedom Elementary School	4.2 mi	235	13.1:1	7.0
Perry Elementary School	6.6 mi	404	15.5:1	6.7
Perry High School	6.6 mi	323	17.9:1	5.8
Bath Elementary School	6.7 mi	766	17.4:1	8.9
Bath Middle School	6.9 mi	410	19.5:1	8.1

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 OH.

Classroom Attention

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7.6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,155.2

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 24%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Enrollment 52

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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 86.5%

Hispanic 9.6%

Black 1.9%

Two or More 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3500 SPENCERVILLE RD, Lima, OH 45805

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bible Believers Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE CENTER FOR AUTISM AND DYSLEXIA (rated 7.8/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, THE CENTER FOR AUTISM AND DYSLEXIA (rated 7.3/10, 3.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Lima, see our Lima schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
THE LIMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lima	1.1 mi	17	—
Maplewood Elementary School Lima	1.2 mi	358	8.8
LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Lima	1.2 mi	195	8.0
ST CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lima	1.6 mi	368	8.0
Lima West Middle School Lima	1.9 mi	330	5.2
Shawnee High School Lima	2.1 mi	691	7.2
Shawnee Middle School Lima	2.1 mi	714	8.0
Apollo Career Center Lima	2.4 mi	763	4.6
PILGRIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lima	2.8 mi	26	—
Elmwood Elementary School Lima	3.3 mi	512	5.8
Heritage Elementary School Lima	2.9 mi	432	5.9
THE CENTER FOR AUTISM AND DYSLEXIA Lima	3.4 mi	62	7.3
THE CENTER FOR AUTISM AND DYSLEXIA Lima	3.4 mi	59	7.8
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 Lima	3.2 mi	375	6.6
West Central Learning Academy II Lima	3.3 mi	71	3.0
Independence Elementary School Lima	3.6 mi	269	6.1
Elida Elementary Elida	4.4 mi	1,015	7.3
ST ROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lima	3.6 mi	133	8.4
Elida Middle School Elida	4.6 mi	473	6.5
Heir Force Community School Lima	3.8 mi	230	4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45805 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,954

Median Home Value

$153,700

Median Rent

$944/mo

Population

24,746

College Educated

24.1%

Homeownership

63.7%

Avg Commute

17.5 min

Poverty Rate

10%

Median Age

36.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fremont, OH	40	7.2
THE CENTER FOR AUTISM AND DYSLEXIA Lima, OH	62	7.3
CHRISTIAN FAITH ACADEMY Ashtabula, OH	58	7.1
HARVEST TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Clyde, OH	49	7.1
LICKING COUNTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Heath, OH	68	7.0
ONESCHOOL GLOBAL Ashland, OH	68	7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bible Believers Christian School

What grades does Bible Believers Christian School serve?

Bible Believers Christian School serves students in grades TK through 12th.

How many students attend Bible Believers Christian School?

Bible Believers Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bible Believers Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bible Believers Christian School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bible Believers Christian School rank in OH?

Bible Believers Christian School ranks #254 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Bible Believers Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bible Believers Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bible Believers Christian School a private school?

Yes, Bible Believers Christian School 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 Bible Believers Christian School a religious school?

Bible Believers Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 6 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 24 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: TK – 12th
Enrollment: 52
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 8
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7.6 hours
Days Per Year: 152 days
Setting: Small Suburb
County: Allen County
Phone: (419) 999-5517

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