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#355 of 571 private schools in WI
Waupaca Christian Academy
School · Waupaca, WI
A private school in Waupaca, WI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1500 ROMAN RD, Waupaca, WI 54981
- Math 40% vs WI 45% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs WI 46% (2025)
- 10.9:1 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 WI.
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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.
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Where Waupaca 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,732/100K
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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
$76,821
Median home value
$204,100
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54981; 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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| Tomorrow's ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 5.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Waupaca Christian Academy is listed in Waupaca, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Waupaca Christian Academy
Waupaca Christian Academy is a private school in Waupaca, WI, serving approximately 137 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waupaca Christian Academy
What grades does Waupaca Christian Academy serve?
Waupaca Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Waupaca Christian Academy?
Waupaca Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waupaca Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Waupaca Christian Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Waupaca Christian Academy rank in WI?
Waupaca Christian Academy ranks #355 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Waupaca Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Waupaca Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Waupaca Christian Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waupaca Christian Academy has 40% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Waupaca Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Waupaca 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 Waupaca Christian Academy a religious school?
Waupaca 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
- 137
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Waupaca County
- Phone
- (715) 258-8895
- Area population (ZIP 54981)
- 15,064
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 54981; 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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