Very Good
#259 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 30% of private schools
Erie First Christian Academy
School · Erie, PA
A private school in Erie, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
8150 OLIVER RD, Erie, PA 16509
- 8.5:1 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 PA.
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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 PA
Test scores
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Where Erie First 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erie), 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
$68,880
Median home value
$207,500
Median rent
$1,074/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16509; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Bethel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Erie First Christian Academy is listed in Erie, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Erie First Christian Academy
Erie First Christian Academy is a private school in Erie, PA, serving approximately 202 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Erie First Christian Academy
What grades does Erie First Christian Academy serve?
Erie First Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Erie First Christian Academy?
Erie First Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erie First Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Erie First Christian Academy is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Erie First Christian Academy rank in PA?
Erie First Christian Academy ranks #259 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Erie First Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Erie First 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.
Is Erie First Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Erie First Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Erie First Christian Academy a religious school?
Erie First Christian Academy has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Assembly of God
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (814) 866-6979
- Area population (ZIP 16509)
- 28,133
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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.
- 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 16509; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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