Very Good
#234 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 27% of private schools
Hillcrest Christian Academy
School
2500 BETHEL CHURCH RD, Bethel Park, PA 15102
Enrollment
188
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
188
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#234 of 873
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About Hillcrest Christian Academy
Hillcrest Christian Academy is a private school in Bethel Park, PA. Hillcrest Christian Academy serves approximately 188 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Hillcrest Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 188 students, Hillcrest 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.
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Hillcrest Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Hillcrest 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
BetaHow Hillcrest Christian Academy compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Bethel Park, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hillcrest Christian Academy (this school) | 7.3 |
| Independence MS | 7.1 |
| Bethel Park HS | 7.3 |
| Benjamin Franklin El Sch | 8.9 |
| Bethel Memorial El Sch | 6.5 |
| George Washington El Sch | 8.5 |
| Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS | 8.4 |
| William Penn El Sch | 9.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2500 BETHEL CHURCH RD, Bethel Park, PA 15102
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hillcrest Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Markham El Sch (rated 9.0/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Pittsburgh), which scores notably higher. Another option is Benjamin Franklin El Sch (rated 8.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Foster El Sch (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Pittsburgh), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bethel Park, see our Bethel Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Independence MS Bethel Park | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Bethel Park HS Bethel Park | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| AVE MARIA ACADEMY - BETHEL CAMPUS Pittsburgh | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Abraham Lincoln El Sch Pittsburgh | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Foster El Sch Pittsburgh | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER Mount Lebanon | 1.1 mi | — |
| Benjamin Franklin El Sch Bethel Park | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| Myrtle Ave Sch Pittsburgh | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Bethel Memorial El Sch Bethel Park | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Eisenhower El Sch Pittsburgh | 1.6 mi | 8.8 |
| MOTHER OF MERCY ACADEMY Pittsburgh | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
| MOTHER OF MERCY ACADEMY Pittsburgh | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Markham El Sch Pittsburgh | 1.9 mi | 9.0 |
| Howe El Sch Pittsburgh | 2.2 mi | 8.3 |
| WESTMINSTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Pittsburgh | 1.7 mi | — |
| Fort Couch MS Pittsburgh | 1.7 mi | 8.5 |
| J.E. Harrison Education Ctr Pittsburgh | 1.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Mt Lebanon SHS Pittsburgh | 2.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS Pittsburgh | 2.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Mellon MS Pittsburgh | 2.4 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 15102 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,851
Median Home Value
$260,700
Median Rent
$1,220/mo
Population
30,589
College Educated
52.6%
Homeownership
79.1%
Avg Commute
27.6 min
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Median Age
48.4
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| DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER, INC Erie, PA | 7.3 |
| IMANI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Pittsburgh, PA | 7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Christian Academy
What grades does Hillcrest Christian Academy serve?
Hillcrest Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Christian Academy?
Hillcrest Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Christian Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hillcrest Christian Academy rank in PA?
Hillcrest Christian Academy ranks #234 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Hillcrest Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hillcrest Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest Christian Academy a religious school?
Hillcrest Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Phone
- (412) 854-4040
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