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#66 of 77 private schools in UT
Uintah Basin Christian Academy
Elementary School · Vernal, UT
A private elementary school in Vernal, UT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1921 750 S ST, Vernal, UT 84078
- 8.7:1 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 UT.
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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 UT
Test scores
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Where Uintah Basin Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,350/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vernal), 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
$71,230
Median home value
$279,000
Median rent
$907/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84078; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terra AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Ashley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Discovery SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Uintah Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Uintah Basin Christian Academy is listed in Vernal, UT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Uintah Basin Christian Academy
Uintah Basin Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Vernal, UT, serving approximately 78 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 77 private schools in UT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Uintah Basin Christian Academy
What grades does Uintah Basin Christian Academy serve?
Uintah Basin Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Uintah Basin Christian Academy?
Uintah Basin Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uintah Basin Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Uintah Basin 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 Uintah Basin Christian Academy rank in UT?
Uintah Basin Christian Academy ranks #66 of 77 private schools in UT.
What is Uintah Basin Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Uintah Basin Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Uintah Basin Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Uintah Basin 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 Uintah Basin Christian Academy a religious school?
Uintah Basin Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Uintah County
- Phone
- (435) 789-9332
- Area population (ZIP 84078)
- 30,669
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 84078; 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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