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#515 of 713 private schools in OH
Clifton Christian Academy
Elementary School · Cincinnati, OH
A private elementary school in Cincinnati, OH serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3798 CLIFTON AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45220
- Math 10% vs OH 40% (2019)
- Reading 56% vs OH 49% (2019)
- 13.2:1 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 Clifton Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), 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
$51,404
Median home value
$385,200
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
63.1%
Homeownership
26.5%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45220; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Area Neighborhood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Fairview-clifton German Language SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 664 | Compare → |
| AnnunciationPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Rockdale AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clifton Christian Academy is listed in Cincinnati, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Clifton Christian Academy
Clifton Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, serving approximately 53 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Phone
- (513) 751-1255
- Area population (ZIP 45220)
- 14,636
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 27.7
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 45220; 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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