Very Good
#274 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 38% of private schools
Fairfield Christian Academy
School · Lancaster, OH
A private school in Lancaster, OH serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1965 N COLUMBUS ST, Lancaster, OH 43130
- Math 53% vs OH 38% (2019)
- Reading 66% vs OH 52% (2019)
- 11.3:1 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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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Fairfield Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,552/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,242
Median home value
$215,900
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43130; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Center 1Enrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK | 0.4 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Haugland Learning Center LancasterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Christ's Church Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 2.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Center 2Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 3.6 mi | 81 | 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.
Fairfield Christian Academy is listed in Lancaster, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Fairfield Christian Academy
Fairfield Christian Academy is a private school in Lancaster, OH, serving approximately 491 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfield Christian Academy
What grades does Fairfield Christian Academy serve?
Fairfield Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Fairfield Christian Academy?
Fairfield Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Christian Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Fairfield Christian Academy rank in OH?
Fairfield Christian Academy ranks #274 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Fairfield Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfield Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Fairfield Christian Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield Christian Academy has 53% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Fairfield Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Fairfield 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 Fairfield Christian Academy a religious school?
Fairfield Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fairfield County
- Phone
- (740) 654-2889
- Area population (ZIP 43130)
- 62,450
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 43130; 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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