At Miami Valley Christian Academy, we believe if it`s Christian, it should be better.
Our seamless approach to education goes beyond preparing students in the classroom and reaches to the playing field, to the stage, through leadership opportunities, through chapel time, through extracurricular activities, and with friends through social interaction.
Every experience at MVCA is intended to raise the bar in the student`s own life as it relates to excellence.
At MVCA, our students are loved and encouraged to walk in a close relationship with God, being Christ-centered in all they do.
The entire MVCA community becomes a family for life on a journey for eternity whose mission is to Impact the World for Christ!.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Miami Valley Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Varies
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
937 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
14 courses
Advanced Courses
AP American History, AP Calculus, AP English 12, AP European History, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, Comparative Worldview
Average SAT score
1030
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform by grade levels
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade. Preschool varies based on program. K=$6,080, 1-5= $6,440, 6-8= $7,725, 9-12= $9,785
Acceptance Rate
93%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Paige McElfresh
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art Club, Band, Bird Watching Club, Choir, Cub Scouts, Drama, Mission Trips, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Praise & Worship Band, Student Council
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Miami Valley Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Miami Valley Christian Academy is 93%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
What sports does Miami Valley Christian Academy offer?
Miami Valley Christian Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Miami Valley Christian Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.
What is Miami Valley Christian Academy's ranking?
Miami Valley Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Miami Valley Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Miami Valley Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 1/19/2024
Students are very supportive of each other! That is the biggest asset of the school. The Upper School principal is very caring. However, policies aren't well thought out or consider how they effect the parent or student. Regarding administrative positions, hiring seems to be based on your relationship with those currently in power and not based on competence. Student positions, even grades, and most opportunities are also based on your or your parents' position in the school. Teacher effectiveness and good teaching practices are extremely varied. You are rolling the dice on this. You may get a fabulous teacher, accurate grading, and caring or you may get very incompetent, poor and inaccurate evaluations, and indifference. Most likely a combination unless you have a certain last name. This also means the parent and student experience can be widely varied. The student services department is very caring, but they are not able to accommodate the demand. The school is growing too fast to serve students well. Again, poor planning.
5 8/7/2019
We have had 3 children graduate from MVCA and one of them started there in kindergarten and loved every year from k-12. Our family can tell you that MVCA was the best place for our children to get a high quality education and be surrounded in a Christ-centered atmosphere! The loving environment and the opportunities for learning afforded our children to learn and grow into young adults with bright futures and a solid foundation for life. We highly recommend the academy for any age child and for you parents, you will love spending time at school too !!
5 8/6/2019
Our family has been blessed to be a part of the MVCA Community for 5 years and each year only gets better. We have a child in Lower School and a child in Upper School. Both of their experiences have been sculpted to meet them where they are academically, and positioned them to thrive. MVCA relentlessly pursues excellence in every area and works for constant improvement. I feel I am heard and appreciate the openness of the Administration. Discipleship and character building are deemed important as seen through opportunities for service projects, chapels, and small group discussion. MVCA athletics and fine arts are programs that challenge, hone, and foster the passions that are deposited in our children. Athletics are competitive and fine arts are seriously talented. Our children will be well prepared for success beyond MVCA.
5 9/20/2018
Our family is blessed to be a part of MVCA. MVCA feels like a family. The administration and teachers positively build into the students and challenge the students to grow academically, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically. They care about the "wholeness" of each individual student, and I have watched each of our children thrive here. They are developing Christian character with a servant's heart and a desire to grow closer to the Lord. They thrive as leaders, as students, as role models, and as a friend. MVCA well equips our children to explore and grow in the world around them. It teaches them curiosity, empathy, and love. Our students move on from MVCA well equipped to be a light for Jesus in this world.
5 11/9/2017
Our family loves Miami Vallry Christian Academy. Our kids have thrived both academically and spiritually. The teachers and administration love the kids and serve as wonderful mentors and role models. The academy excels in all areas whether it be academics, fine arts or sports. We cannot imagine our family being anywhere else!
5 11/9/2017
MVCA is a phenomenal school! Quality education at its finest!
5 11/9/2017
We have 3 kids at MVCA and would recommend this school if you are looking for a well rounded education. MVCA functions like a public school by offering many activities you would find at a public school, but with a Bible focus. Our boys are learning how to apply and use their beliefs in today's world. Truly a priceless acedemy and we are grateful to have found MVCA.
5 11/9/2017
Being associated with MVCA as a grandparent for the past 10 years I can attest to the fact that you will not receive a better God-centered and biblical worldview education anywhere in the city. Also, the academics are high and the extra-curriculars have great variety to accommodate many varied interests. I am continually amazed not only at my grandchildren's academic knowledge but also their level of spiritual maturity and biblical awareness. You will not encounter a better place to educate your child(ren) where the faculty and staff are committed to academic and biblical excellence.
5 10/26/2016
MVCA has excellent academics, stellar athletics, and dynamic fine arts. It's ALL here in a loving environment. We are very happy here!
5 9/24/2016
i would recommend MVCA to anyone! We have had 2 kids graduate that were very well prepared for the academic demands of a top university. The teachers at MVCA CARE not just about the academic side, but also the spiritual and emotional side of the student. I thought I was paying for academic development, but I got an even higher return in character development (based on a Biblical worldview). Thank you MVCA!
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