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#618 of 713 private schools in OH
Nature Valley School
Elementary School · Fresno, OH
A private elementary school in Fresno, OH serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
5431 RIDGE RD SW, Fresno, OH 43824
- Math 25% vs OH 37% (2019)
- Reading 29% vs OH 49% (2019)
- 14.6:1 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.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Nature Valley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average306/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,039
Median home value
$189,300
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43824; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.9private | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Baltic Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Rock Ridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.8private | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Center Ridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.8private | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nature Valley School is listed in Fresno, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Nature Valley School
Nature Valley School is a private elementary school in Fresno, OH, serving approximately 35 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #618 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nature Valley School
What grades does Nature Valley School serve?
Nature Valley School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Nature Valley School?
Nature Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nature Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nature Valley School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Nature Valley School rank in OH?
Nature Valley School ranks #618 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Nature Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nature Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Nature Valley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nature Valley School has 25% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Nature Valley School a private school?
Yes, Nature Valley School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Nature Valley School a religious school?
Nature Valley School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tuscarawas County
- Phone
- (330) 897-4066
- Area population (ZIP 43824)
- 4,189
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 43824; 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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