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#361 of 457 private schools in VA

Jefferson Christian Academy

School · Ripplemead, VA

A private school in Ripplemead, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

219 BIG STONY CREEK RD, Ripplemead, VA 24150

  • 9:1 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)
B6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.2 / 10
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Diversity Index6%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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Enrollment98
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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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The neighborhood

Where Jefferson Christian 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average572/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,167

Median home value

$118,700

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

88.3%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White96.9%
Black3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Jefferson Christian Academy is listed in Ripplemead, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Jefferson Christian Academy

Jefferson Christian Academy is a private school in Ripplemead, VA, serving approximately 98 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jefferson Christian Academy

What grades does Jefferson Christian Academy serve?

Jefferson Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Jefferson Christian Academy?

Jefferson Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Christian Academy is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Jefferson Christian Academy rank in VA?

Jefferson Christian Academy ranks #361 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Jefferson Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Jefferson Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Jefferson Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Jefferson 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 Jefferson Christian Academy a religious school?

Jefferson Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
98
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Giles County
Area population (ZIP 24150)
823
Area median age
55.1
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 24150; 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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