Very Good
#247 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 35% of private schools
Parma Heights Christian Academy
Elementary School · Parma Heights, OH
A private elementary school in Parma Heights, OH serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
8971 W RIDGEWOOD DR, Parma Heights, OH 44130
- Math 63% vs OH 37% (2019)
- Reading 81% vs OH 49% (2019)
- 11.7:1 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 Parma Heights Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average366/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parma Heights), 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
$68,099
Median home value
$184,900
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44130; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Schools: Parma CommunityCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,259 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 907 | Compare → |
| Bethany Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 238 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Parma Heights Christian Academy is listed in Parma Heights, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Parma Heights Christian Academy
Parma Heights Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Parma Heights, OH, serving approximately 121 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parma Heights Christian Academy
What grades does Parma Heights Christian Academy serve?
Parma Heights Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Parma Heights Christian Academy?
Parma Heights Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parma Heights Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Parma Heights Christian Academy is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Parma Heights Christian Academy rank in OH?
Parma Heights Christian Academy ranks #247 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Parma Heights Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Parma Heights Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Parma Heights Christian Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parma Heights Christian Academy has 63% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Parma Heights Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Parma Heights 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 Parma Heights Christian Academy a religious school?
Parma Heights Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Phone
- (440) 845-8668
- Area population (ZIP 44130)
- 49,778
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 44130; 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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