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#421 of 713 private schools in OH

Zion Temple Christian Academy

Elementary School

3771 READING RD, Cincinnati, OH 45229

Private

Enrollment

45

Student-Teacher

11.2:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#421 of 713

In Cincinnati

#62 of 77

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Zion Temple Christian Academy

6.4/10

Elementary School in Cincinnati · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Zion Temple Christian Academy

Zion Temple Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. Zion Temple Christian Academy serves approximately 45 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Zion Temple Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it compares0.3 pts below OH schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 45 students, Zion Temple Christian Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Zion Temple Christian Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Zion Temple Christian Academy compares to 132 public schools serving similar grades in Cincinnati, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
This School
vs
17.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
45
This School
vs
480
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 97.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.2% vs 0%
Zion Temple Christian Academy Cincinnati Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Zion Temple Christian Academy (this school) 6.4
North Avondale Montessori School 4.6
ReGeneration Schools Avondale Elementary 2.3
Rockdale Academy 5.4
South Avondale School 3.6
Alliance Academy of Cincinnati 5.5
Evanston Academy 7.0
Frederick Douglass School 4.2
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students 7.2
Academy Of World Languages School 4.8
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati 4.3
Dampe Community School 2.1
Clifton Area Neighborhood School 8.5
Bond Hill Academy 4.0
Fairview-Clifton German Language School 8.1
ReGeneration Bond Hill 3.5
Hyde Park School 8.1
Dublin Preparatory Academy dba Northside Preparatory Academy 6.1
Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati 5.6
William H Taft Elementary School 5.8
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy 6.0

Showing 20 of 132 schools. View all schools in Cincinnati

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,424
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 4%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.0 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 45
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 97.8%
Hispanic 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3771 READING RD, Cincinnati, OH 45229

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Zion Temple Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI (rated 8.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Williams Avenue Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Norwood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST CLEMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Saint Bernard), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cincinnati, see our Cincinnati schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI Cincinnati 0.3 mi 8.7
North Avondale Montessori School Cincinnati 0.4 mi 4.6
ReGeneration Schools Avondale Elementary Cincinnati 0.6 mi 2.3
Walnut Hills High School Cincinnati 0.9 mi 8.7
Rockdale Academy Cincinnati 1.0 mi 5.4
South Avondale School Cincinnati 1.0 mi 3.6
St Bernard-Elmwood Place Elementary School Saint Bernard 1.1 mi 6.2
Alliance Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati 1.1 mi 5.5
St Bernard-Elmwood Place Junior/Senior High School Saint Bernard 1.2 mi 5.7
ST CLEMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saint Bernard 1.2 mi 7.2
Frederick Douglass School Cincinnati 1.6 mi 4.2
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students Cincinnati 1.6 mi 7.2
Evanston Academy Cincinnati 1.5 mi 7.0
PURCELL MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.6 mi 7.7
ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.6 mi 6.5
ST ALOYSIUS EDUCATION CENTER Cincinnati 1.5 mi 8.0
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati Cincinnati 1.7 mi 4.3
Dampe Community School Cincinnati 1.7 mi 2.1
Priority High School Cincinnati 1.7 mi 3.5
Williams Avenue Elementary School Norwood 1.4 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45229 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$30,829

Median Home Value

$316,000

Median Rent

$831/mo

Population

14,000

College Educated

30.8%

Homeownership

28.8%

Avg Commute

22.3 min

Poverty Rate

40.9%

Median Age

37.9

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ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Waynesburg, OH 6.4
Strongsville Academy Strongsville, OH 6.4
FIRELANDS MONTESSORI ACADEMY Huron, OH 6.5
ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Maple Heights, OH 6.5
THE ANTIOCH SCHOOL Yellow Springs, OH 6.5
ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hillsboro, OH 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Zion Temple Christian Academy

What grades does Zion Temple Christian Academy serve?

Zion Temple Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Zion Temple Christian Academy?

Zion Temple Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zion Temple Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Zion Temple Christian Academy is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Zion Temple Christian Academy rank in OH?

Zion Temple Christian Academy ranks #421 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Zion Temple Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Zion Temple Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Zion Temple Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Zion Temple Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Pentecostal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Zion Temple Christian Academy a religious school?

Zion Temple Christian Academy has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
40 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
46 Some Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
45
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Pentecostal
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County

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