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#336 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 38% of private schools

Lehigh Christian Academy

School · Allentown, PA

A private school in Allentown, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

1151 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, Allentown, PA 18103

  • 12.9:1 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 PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,218
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index46%
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-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment296
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lehigh 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,850/100K

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

$72,545

Median home value

$242,400

Median rent

$1,333/mo

College educated

27.5%

Homeownership

62%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White71.3%
Hispanic12.2%
Black11.8%
Asian4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emmaus Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–123.4 mi36Compare →
Mercy Special Learning CenterPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK3.5 mi45Compare →
Roberto Clemente CsCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–123.5 mi626Compare →
Executive Education Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–124.9 mi1,431Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lehigh Christian Academy is listed in Allentown, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lehigh Christian Academy

Lehigh Christian Academy is a private school in Allentown, PA, serving approximately 296 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lehigh Christian Academy

What grades does Lehigh Christian Academy serve?

Lehigh Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Lehigh Christian Academy?

Lehigh Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lehigh Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Lehigh Christian Academy is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lehigh Christian Academy rank in PA?

Lehigh Christian Academy ranks #336 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Lehigh Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Lehigh Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lehigh Christian Academy a private school?

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

Is Lehigh Christian Academy a religious school?

Lehigh Christian Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
296
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lehigh County
Area population (ZIP 18103)
47,336
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
39.8
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.
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 18103; 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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