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#50 of 713 private schools in OH

Top 7% of private schools

Liberty Christian Academy

School

10447 REFUGEE RD SW, Etna, OH 43062

Private

Enrollment

525

Student-Teacher

9.7:1

Score

8.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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Liberty Christian Academy

8.3/10

School in Etna · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.8/10

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About Liberty Christian Academy

Liberty Christian Academy is a private school in Etna, OH. Liberty Christian Academy serves approximately 525 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Liberty Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 713 private schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Liberty Christian Academy show 27% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

How it compares1.9 pts above OH schools
  • This school 8.3 · Excellent
  • OH avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Liberty Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Liberty 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.

Liberty Christian Academy sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Liberty Christian Academy compares to the 3 public schools in Etna, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
This School
vs
18.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
525
This School
vs
686
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.3
This School
vs
7.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 57.1% vs 0%
Asian 32.2% vs 0%
Black 3.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.2% vs 0%
Liberty Christian Academy Etna Public Avg

All Schools in Etna

School Rating
Liberty Christian Academy (this school) 8.3
Etna Elementary 7.8
Watkins Middle School 5.8
Kirkersville Elementary School 7.8

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)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,472
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 57%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 525
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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 26.7% (2019 OST)
School
State
36.7% (2019 OST)
ELA Proficiency 53.3% (2019 OST)
School
State
48.8% (2019 OST)

Based on 2 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 57.1%
Asian 32.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Black 3.2%
Hispanic 3.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

10447 REFUGEE RD SW, Etna, OH 43062

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Liberty Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Toll Gate Middle School (rated 8.6/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Pickerington), with a very similar rating. Another option is Toll Gate Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Pickerington), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Etna Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Etna, see our Etna schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Etna Elementary Etna 0.7 mi 7.8
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center Pataskala 1.1 mi 3.6
Pataskala Elementary School Pataskala 1.6 mi 7.4
Watkins Intermediate School Pataskala 1.4 mi 7.8
Watkins Memorial High School Pataskala 1.5 mi 5.6
SWL Digital Academy Pataskala 2.2 mi
Watkins Middle School Etna 2.0 mi 5.8
Kirkersville Elementary School Etna 2.1 mi 7.8
Summit Road Elementary Reynoldsburg 3.4 mi 7.0
Toll Gate Elementary Pickerington 4.5 mi 8.0
Toll Gate Middle School Pickerington 4.5 mi 8.6
South Elementary Pataskala 3.7 mi 5.8
LICKING HEIGHTS CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Pataskala 3.8 mi 5.2
LICKING HEIGHTS CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Pataskala 3.8 mi 3.3
LICKING HEIGHTS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pataskala 3.8 mi 4.8
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High Pickerington 4.7 mi 7.5
Licking Heights Middle School Pataskala 4.8 mi 4.7
Pickerington High School North Pickerington 5.0 mi 6.4
Licking Heights High School Pataskala 5.0 mi 4.6
Taylor Road Elementary School Reynoldsburg 4.5 mi 5.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 43062 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$100,450

Median Home Value

$292,100

Median Rent

$1,334/mo

Population

31,822

College Educated

31.8%

Homeownership

81.8%

Avg Commute

28.9 min

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Median Age

38.4

Similar Schools

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School Rating
OUR LADY OF THE ELMS SCHOOL Akron, OH 8.3
GILMOUR ACADEMY Gates Mills, OH 8.4
EAST DAYTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dayton, OH 8.2
MADISON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Groveport, OH 8.2
HATHAWAY BROWN SCHOOL Shaker Heights, OH 8.6
LAUREL SCHOOL Shaker Heights, OH 8.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Liberty Christian Academy

What grades does Liberty Christian Academy serve?

Liberty Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Liberty Christian Academy?

Liberty Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Christian Academy is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Liberty Christian Academy rank in OH?

Liberty Christian Academy ranks #50 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Liberty Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberty Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Liberty Christian Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Christian Academy has 27% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Is Liberty Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Liberty 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 Liberty Christian Academy a religious school?

Liberty Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
525
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
184 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Licking County

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