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#315 of 457 private schools in VA
Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle
School · Staunton, VA
A private school in Staunton, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
511 THORNROSE AVE, Staunton, VA 24401
- 9.2:1 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.
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Where Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,690/100K
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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
$63,746
Median home value
$253,700
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24401; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Elk Hill Staunton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 1–12 | 1.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Staunton City School Preschool ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK | 1.3 mi | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle is listed in Staunton, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle
Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle is a private school in Staunton, VA, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle
What grades does Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle serve?
Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle?
Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle rank in VA?
Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle ranks #315 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle a private school?
Yes, Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle 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 Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle a religious school?
Grace Christian School - Elementary/middle has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Staunton city
- Phone
- (540) 886-9109
- Area population (ZIP 24401)
- 37,720
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 24401; 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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