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#222 of 284 private schools in TN
Valley Christian Academy
Elementary School · Riceville, TN
A private elementary school in Riceville, TN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
482 COUNTY ROAD 725, Riceville, TN 37370
- 11.1:1 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 TN.
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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 TN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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Where Valley 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average558/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,694
Median home value
$208,000
Median rent
$721/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37370; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riceville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 619 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Valley Christian Academy is listed in Riceville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Valley Christian Academy
Valley Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Riceville, TN, serving approximately 62 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Christian Academy
What grades does Valley Christian Academy serve?
Valley Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Christian Academy?
Valley Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian Academy is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Valley Christian Academy rank in TN?
Valley Christian Academy ranks #222 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Valley Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Valley Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Valley Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Valley Christian Academy a religious school?
Valley Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McMinn County
- Phone
- (423) 462-3008
- Area population (ZIP 37370)
- 5,244
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 37370; 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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