Below Average
#416 of 457 private schools in VA
Elijah House Academy
Elementary School · Richmond, VA
A private elementary school in Richmond, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
6627 JAHNKE RD B, Richmond, VA 23225
- 10.8:1 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 VA.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Elijah House 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,531/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,865
Median home value
$292,800
Median rent
$1,311/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23225; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth D. Redd ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Miles Jones ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 1.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Crestwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Westover Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 365 | 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.
Elijah House Academy is listed in Richmond, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Elijah House Academy
Elijah House Academy is a private elementary school in Richmond, VA, serving approximately 173 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #416 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elijah House Academy
What grades does Elijah House Academy serve?
Elijah House Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Elijah House Academy?
Elijah House Academy has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elijah House Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Elijah House Academy is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Elijah House Academy rank in VA?
Elijah House Academy ranks #416 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Elijah House Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Elijah House Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Elijah House Academy a private school?
Yes, Elijah House 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 Elijah House Academy a religious school?
Elijah House Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond city
- Phone
- (804) 615-2301
- Area population (ZIP 23225)
- 42,223
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 23225; 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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