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#181 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 32% of private schools

Ntc Christian Academy

School · Merrill, WI

A private school in Merrill, WI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

N 2519 BUS HWY K, Merrill, WI 54452

  • Math 45% vs WI 45% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs WI 45% (2025)
  • 6:1 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 WI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,209.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index43%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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Enrollment30
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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 WI

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
45%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
45%(2025 FORWARD)

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The neighborhood

Where Ntc 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,620/100K

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

$65,522

Median home value

$162,500

Median rent

$777/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White73.3%
Pacific Islander16.7%
Black10.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bridges Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.0PK–121.2 mi697Compare →
Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl)Enrollment path unverified3.5PK2.8 mi133Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Ntc Christian Academy is listed in Merrill, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Ntc Christian Academy

Ntc Christian Academy is a private school in Merrill, WI, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ntc Christian Academy

What grades does Ntc Christian Academy serve?

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

How many students attend Ntc Christian Academy?

Ntc Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ntc Christian Academy is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ntc Christian Academy rank in WI?

Ntc Christian Academy ranks #181 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Ntc Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Ntc Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Ntc Christian Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ntc Christian Academy has 45% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Ntc Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Ntc 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 Ntc Christian Academy a religious school?

Ntc 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
30
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lincoln County
Area population (ZIP 54452)
18,949
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
47.5
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.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
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 54452; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22

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