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#572 of 713 private schools in OH

St Christopher

Elementary School · Vandalia, OH

A private elementary school in Vandalia, OH serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

405 E NATIONAL RD, Vandalia, OH 45377

  • Math 25% vs OH 35% (2019)
  • Reading 56% vs OH 48% (2019)
  • 124.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
D1.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio124.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment249
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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.

Math Proficiency25%(2019 OST)
School
State
35%(2019 OST)
ELA Proficiency56%(2019 OST)
School
State
48%(2019 OST)

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The neighborhood

Where St Christopher 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,939/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vandalia), 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

$82,617

Median home value

$191,700

Median rent

$872/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White92.0%
Black4.0%
Hispanic2.0%
Asian2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Demmitt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–30.8 mi357Compare →
Helke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–31.4 mi431Compare →
Smith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.64–52.4 mi430Compare →
Valley Forge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–63.8 mi548Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Christopher is listed in Vandalia, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Christopher

St Christopher is a private elementary school in Vandalia, OH, serving approximately 249 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 124.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #572 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Christopher

What grades does St Christopher serve?

St Christopher serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Christopher?

St Christopher has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Christopher?

The student-teacher ratio at St Christopher is 124.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Christopher rank in OH?

St Christopher ranks #572 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Christopher's MySchoolScout rating?

St Christopher has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 St Christopher?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Christopher has 25% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Is St Christopher a private school?

Yes, St Christopher is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Christopher a religious school?

St Christopher has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
249
Gender Split
40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
124.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 45377)
14,972
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
42.1
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 45377; 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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