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Northside Christian Academy vs. Medina Christian Academy

Should you attend Northside Christian Academy or Medina Christian Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
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Northside Christian Academy
7615 Ridge Rd
Wadsworth, OH 44281
Elementary school
Medina Christian Academy Photo - Medina Christian Academy is proud to offer a Christ-centered, quality preschool through high school education. The mission of Medina Christian Academy is to glorify God by providing a quality, Christ-centered education which challenges students to maximize their potential so they are prepared to further their education and become productive Christian citizens.
Medina Christian Academy
(2)
3646 Medina Rd
Medina, OH 44256
Combined school
Top Rankings

Northside Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Least expensive tuition
Student Body
Largest student body

Medina Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body
Overview
Northside Christian Academy seeks to create a Christ centered community...one child at a time.
We aim to educate the whole child academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually in preparation for a lifetime of service.
We support parents as they train children to live in a way that will honor their Lord.
We provide a Christ centered educational curriculum committed to academic excellence.
Founded in 1981 by Medina First Baptist Church, Medina Christian Academy has been serving Christian families from many churches in Medina, Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain and Wayne counties for over 27 years.
As a private Christian school, we provide a refreshing, safe and caring alternative to the public education system in a unique, distinctively Christian atmosphere.
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Other
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Speech
n/a
Year Founded
1997
1981
County
Medina, OH
Medina, OH

Students Body

Total Students
507 students
611 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
5%
Students by Grade
Northside Christian Academy Student By Grade
Medina Christian Academy Student By Grade

Students by Grade

Nursery Students
114
-
Pre-K Students
172
34
Kindergarten Students
100
45
Grade 1 Students
24
48
Grade 2 Students
25
50
Grade 3 Students
27
46
Grade 4 Students
15
48
Grade 5 Students
16
51
Grade 6 Students
7
55
Grade 7 Students
6
49
Grade 8 Students
1
47
Grade 9 Students
-
38
Grade 10 Students
-
32
Grade 11 Students
-
36
Grade 12 Students
-
32

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
35 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
15%
25%
Average Class Size
15
16
Number of AP Classes
n/a
6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:20
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(khaki pants and MCA shirts)

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,900
n/a
Tuition Notes
Preschool Classes Tuition is different and can be found on our website.
tuition assistance available
% on Financial Aid
11%
9%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
n/a
Admissions Director
Faith Tanko
Heather Capper
Admissions Associate
Faith Tanko
n/a

Sports

Total Sports Offered
n/a
6
Sports
n/a
Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir, Strings Program
Choir, Computer Programming, Cooking Class, Drama Club, Knights Student Council, Piano Lessons, Robotics Club, Ski Club, Yearbook Club
 
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