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#45 of 69 private schools in WV
North Christian School
Elementary School · Parkersburg, WV
A private elementary school in Parkersburg, WV serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3109 EMERSON AVE, Parkersburg, WV 26104
- 10:1 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 WV.
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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 WV
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where North Christian School 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,512/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parkersburg), 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
$51,695
Median home value
$164,600
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26104; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Emerson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Criss Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 525 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Christian School is listed in Parkersburg, WV; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About North Christian School
North Christian School is a private elementary school in Parkersburg, WV, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 69 private schools in WV.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Christian School
What grades does North Christian School serve?
North Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Christian School?
North Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Christian School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does North Christian School rank in WV?
North Christian School ranks #45 of 69 private schools in WV.
What is North Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is North Christian School a private school?
Yes, North Christian School 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 North Christian School a religious school?
North Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wood County
- Phone
- (304) 485-0241
- Area population (ZIP 26104)
- 16,729
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 26104; 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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