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#45 of 65 private schools in RI

West Bay Christian Academy (elementary)

Elementary School · North Kingstown, RI

A private elementary school in North Kingstown, RI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

475 SCHOOL ST, North Kingstown, RI 02852

  • 8.8:1 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 RI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,159.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
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-7.7 / 10
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Enrollment146
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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 RI

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated851/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Kingstown), 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

$112,457

Median home value

$461,700

Median rent

$1,188/mo

College educated

49.3%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White95.2%
Black2.1%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Forest Park El. SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–51.1 mi282Compare →
Montessori of Greenwich BayPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.2 mi5Compare →
Meadowbrook Farms SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–21.5 mi307Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) is listed in North Kingstown, RI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About West Bay Christian Academy (elementary)

West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) is a private elementary school in North Kingstown, RI, serving approximately 146 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 65 private schools in RI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Bay Christian Academy (elementary)

What grades does West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) serve?

West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend West Bay Christian Academy (elementary)?

West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bay Christian Academy (elementary)?

The student-teacher ratio at West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) rank in RI?

West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) ranks #45 of 65 private schools in RI.

What is West Bay Christian Academy (elementary)'s MySchoolScout rating?

West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) a private school?

Yes, West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) 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 West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) a religious school?

West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
146
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.9 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Area population (ZIP 02852)
23,269
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
45.4
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 02852; 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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