Very Good
#114 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 16% of private schools
Valley Christian Academy
Elementary School · Aurora, OH
A private elementary school in Aurora, OH serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1037 E BLVD, Aurora, OH 44202
- Math 69% vs OH 35% (2019)
- Reading 69% vs OH 45% (2019)
- 8.9:1 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.
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Where Valley 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), 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
$116,556
Median home value
$356,000
Median rent
$1,701/mo
College educated
56.4%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craddock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 1–2 | 2.8 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Leighton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 3–5 | 3.3 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Parkside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–4 | 3.4 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Miller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–K | 3.5 mi | 286 | 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.
Valley Christian Academy is listed in Aurora, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Valley Christian Academy
Valley Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Aurora, OH, serving approximately 154 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Christian Academy
What grades does Valley Christian Academy serve?
Valley Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Christian Academy?
Valley Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian Academy is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Valley Christian Academy rank in OH?
Valley Christian Academy ranks #114 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Valley Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Valley Christian Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Christian Academy has 69% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Valley Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Valley 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 Valley Christian Academy a religious school?
Valley Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Portage County
- Phone
- (330) 562-8191
- Area population (ZIP 44202)
- 22,857
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 44202; 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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