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#440 of 457 private schools in VA

Berea Christian School

School · Harrisonburg, VA

A private school in Harrisonburg, VA serving grades 1st – 12th.

Private

1351 GARBERS CHURCH RD, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

  • 11.5:1 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 VA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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School Day Length5.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,044
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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Diversity Index3%
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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Enrollment147
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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 VA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Berea Christian School 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 15Minimal Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,966/100K

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

$70,779

Median home value

$340,600

Median rent

$1,235/mo

College educated

42.5%

Homeownership

45%

Poverty rate

25%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White98.6%
Black0.7%
Hispanic0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eastern Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9K–123.1 mi362Compare →
Hickory Hollow Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.01–123.1 mi132Compare →
Minnick School-harrisonburgPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–113.7 mi28Compare →
Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.3K–124.3 mi154Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Berea Christian School is listed in Harrisonburg, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Berea Christian School

Berea Christian School is a private school in Harrisonburg, VA, serving approximately 147 students in grades 1st-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #440 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berea Christian School

What grades does Berea Christian School serve?

Berea Christian School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend Berea Christian School?

Berea Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berea Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Berea Christian School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Berea Christian School rank in VA?

Berea Christian School ranks #440 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Berea Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Berea Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Berea Christian School a private school?

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

Is Berea Christian School a religious school?

Berea Christian School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.

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

Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
147
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Mennonite
School Day
5.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Rockingham County
Area population (ZIP 22801)
39,870
Area average commute
17.7 min
Area median age
27.8
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 22801; 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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