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#346 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 48% of private schools
Sonshine Christian Academy
School · Columbus, OH
A private school in Columbus, OH serving grades Pre-K – 9th.
980 LENORE AVE, Columbus, OH 43224
- Math 13% vs OH 37% (2019)
- Reading 24% vs OH 51% (2019)
- 12.8:1 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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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sonshine 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 Columbus map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), 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
$50,934
Median home value
$159,800
Median rent
$1,025/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43224; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 1.6 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Zenith AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Great River Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,681 | Compare → |
| Kipp ColumbusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,084 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sonshine Christian Academy is listed in Columbus, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sonshine Christian Academy
Sonshine Christian Academy is a private school in Columbus, OH, serving approximately 167 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #346 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sonshine Christian Academy
What grades does Sonshine Christian Academy serve?
Sonshine Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.
How many students attend Sonshine Christian Academy?
Sonshine Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonshine Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonshine Christian Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sonshine Christian Academy rank in OH?
Sonshine Christian Academy ranks #346 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Sonshine Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sonshine Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Sonshine Christian Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sonshine Christian Academy has 13% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Sonshine Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Sonshine 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 Sonshine Christian Academy a religious school?
Sonshine Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 9th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 291-6840
- Area population (ZIP 43224)
- 44,096
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 43224; 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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