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#182 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 40% of private schools
Guardian Christian Academy
School · Chesterfield, VA
A private school in Chesterfield, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
6851 CTHOUSE RD, Chesterfield, VA 23832
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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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Where Guardian Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,742
Median home value
$334,800
Median rent
$1,851/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23832; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Al Madina School of RichmondPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Guardian Christian Academy is listed in Chesterfield, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Guardian Christian Academy
Guardian Christian Academy is a private school in Chesterfield, VA, serving approximately 245 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Guardian Christian Academy
What grades does Guardian Christian Academy serve?
Guardian Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Guardian Christian Academy?
Guardian Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guardian Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Guardian 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 Guardian Christian Academy rank in VA?
Guardian Christian Academy ranks #182 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Guardian Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Guardian Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Guardian Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Guardian Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Church of the Nazarene affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Guardian Christian Academy a religious school?
Guardian Christian Academy has a Church of the Nazarene religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Church of the Nazarene
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chesterfield County
- Phone
- (804) 715-3210
- Area population (ZIP 23832)
- 42,410
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 23832; 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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