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Clifton Christian Academy

Elementary School

3798 CLIFTON AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Private

Enrollment

53

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#515 of 713

In Cincinnati

#69 of 77

public schools

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Clifton Christian Academy

5.7/10

Elementary School in Cincinnati · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Clifton Area Neighborhood School

8.5/10

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Fairview-clifton German Language School

8.1/10

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About Clifton Christian Academy

Clifton Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. Clifton Christian Academy serves approximately 53 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Clifton Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 713 private schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Clifton Christian Academy show 10% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

How it compares1.0 pts below OH schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 53 students, Clifton 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.

Clifton 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

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How Clifton Christian Academy compares to 146 public schools serving similar grades in Cincinnati, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
This School
vs
17.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
53
This School
vs
544
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 79.2% vs 0%
Black 17% vs 0%
White 3.8% vs 0%
Clifton Christian Academy Cincinnati Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Clifton Christian Academy (this school) 5.7
Clifton Area Neighborhood School 8.5
Fairview-Clifton German Language School 8.1
Rockdale Academy 5.4
South Avondale School 3.6
ReGeneration Schools Avondale Elementary 2.3
North Avondale Montessori School 4.6
Parker Woods Montessori School 5.5
Chase School 6.3
Dublin Preparatory Academy dba Northside Preparatory Academy 6.1
Hughes STEM High School 3.8
Ethel M. Taylor Academy 4.5
Walnut Hills High School 8.7
Dampe Community School 2.1
Priority High School 3.5
Rothenberg Preparatory Academy 3.2
Winton Hills Academy 3.3
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy 6.0
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students 7.2
Frederick Douglass School 4.2
William H Taft Elementary School 5.8

Showing 20 of 146 schools. View all schools in Cincinnati

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 34%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Enrollment 53
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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 OH OST (2018-19)

Math Proficiency 10.2% (2019 OST)
School
State
39.6% (2019 OST)
ELA Proficiency 55.5% (2019 OST)
School
State
48.5% (2019 OST)

Based on 4 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 79.2%
Black 17.0%
White 3.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3798 CLIFTON AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Clifton Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI (rated 8.7/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Clifton Area Neighborhood School (rated 8.5/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fairview-Clifton German Language School (rated 8.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cincinnati, see our Cincinnati schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Clifton Area Neighborhood School Cincinnati 0.2 mi 8.5
Fairview-Clifton German Language School Cincinnati 0.3 mi 8.1
ANNUNCIATION Cincinnati 0.5 mi 8.0
Rockdale Academy Cincinnati 1.0 mi 5.4
South Avondale School Cincinnati 1.0 mi 3.6
DEPAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.1 mi 8.7
ST CLEMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saint Bernard 1.2 mi 7.2
ReGeneration Schools Avondale Elementary Cincinnati 1.2 mi 2.3
St Bernard-Elmwood Place Elementary School Saint Bernard 1.4 mi 6.2
Dublin Preparatory Academy dba Northside Preparatory Academy Cincinnati 1.7 mi 6.1
Parker Woods Montessori School Cincinnati 1.5 mi 5.5
St Bernard-Elmwood Place Junior/Senior High School Saint Bernard 1.5 mi 5.7
Hughes STEM High School Cincinnati 1.7 mi 3.8
CORRYVILLE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.7 mi 7.5
North Avondale Montessori School Cincinnati 1.4 mi 4.6
Chase School Cincinnati 1.5 mi 6.3
UNIVERSAL MUSLIM ACADEMY Cincinnati 2.0 mi
THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI Cincinnati 1.6 mi 8.7
ST BONIFACE SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.7 mi 6.1
ZION TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cincinnati 1.7 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45220 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$51,404

Median Home Value

$385,200

Median Rent

$954/mo

Population

14,636

College Educated

63.1%

Homeownership

26.5%

Avg Commute

22.7 min

Poverty Rate

23.5%

Median Age

27.7

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BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN Grove City, OH 5.7
MARTINS FERRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Martins Ferry, OH 5.7
OAK GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Marietta, OH 5.8
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Jenera, OH 5.8
HEAVEN'S TREASURES ACADEMY Cincinnati, OH 5.6
LOGAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Logan, OH 5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Clifton Christian Academy

What grades does Clifton Christian Academy serve?

Clifton Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Clifton Christian Academy?

Clifton Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Clifton Christian Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Clifton Christian Academy rank in OH?

Clifton Christian Academy ranks #515 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Clifton Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Clifton Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Clifton Christian Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clifton Christian Academy has 10% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Is Clifton Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Clifton Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Clifton Christian Academy a religious school?

Clifton Christian Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
41 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
43 Some Transit
Bike Score
22 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
53
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County

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