Located in Springfield, OH, Covenant Childrens Academy serves 18 students in preschool through kindergarten within a city–based early childhood program.
Founded in 1951, this co–ed academy has a Presbyterian orientation and operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
The school's enrollment includes 25% students of color, reflecting diversity within its small student body.
Covenant Childrens Academy offers programs for preschool and kindergarten levels, aligning with early childhood educational needs in Springfield.
As a city–based early learning program, it provides local families an option with a religious affiliation other than Catholic or nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Covenant Childrens Academy?
The application deadline for Covenant Childrens Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Covenant Childrens Academy is Catholic Central School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Springfield Christian School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Springfield Christian School
(Christian)
311 W High St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-3113
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-3113
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Tuition listed
Catholic Central School
(Catholic)
800 Lagonda Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Tuition listed
Nightingale Montessori
Montessori School
1106 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Tuition listed
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Maiden Lane Educare
(Church of God)
1201 Maiden Ln
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 325-6528
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 325-6528
1.1 miles
Gr: K-1 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Catholic Central School
(Catholic)
800 Lagonda Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Tuition listed
Nightingale Montessori
Montessori School
1106 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Tuition listed
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
2177 Emmanuel Way
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 390-3777
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 390-3777
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 375 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Guiding Shepherd Christian School
(Christian)
220 S Main St
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-3292
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-3292
11.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Springfield Christian School
(Christian)
311 W High St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-3113
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-3113
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Tuition listed
Catholic Central School
(Catholic)
800 Lagonda Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Tuition listed
Nightingale Montessori
Montessori School
1106 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Tuition listed
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Maiden Lane Educare
(Church of God)
1201 Maiden Ln
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 325-6528
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 325-6528
1.1 miles
Gr: K-1 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Springfield Christian School
(Christian)
311 W High St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-3113
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-3113
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Tuition listed
Catholic Central School
(Catholic)
800 Lagonda Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Tuition listed
Nightingale Montessori
Montessori School
1106 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Tuition listed
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
2420 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Normandy Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Normandy Ridge Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0917
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0917
9186.3 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Dr John Hole Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 W Whipp Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0725
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0725
9186.5 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
219 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 299-8730
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 299-8730
9186.6 miles
Gr: K | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Emerson Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hickory St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 223-2889
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 223-2889
9186.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Harman Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
735 Harman Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
9186.7 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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