Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked OH School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 1,310 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
6	130
7	170
8	190
9	220
10	200
11	200
12	200

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1968

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Thu. May 27, 2027

Campus Size

70 acres

Student Body

Total Students

1,310 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

105 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

55%

Average Class Size

18 students

Average SAT score

1237

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki or black pants, CVCA sweatshirts, quarter zips, polo shirts and spiritwear

Number of AP Courses

27 courses

Advanced Courses

English Literature Statistics

U.S. HistoryBiology

Calculus ABCalculus BC

ChemistryEnglish Literature and Composition

MacroeconomicsMicroeconomics

Music TheoryPhysics

Spanish Language and CultureU.S. Government

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1 / Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition payment plans, financial aid, and scholarships available.

% on Financial Aid

33%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,200

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Elissa Hyatt

Admissions Associate

Kelly Porter

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryDiving

Flag FootballFootball

GolfIce Hockey

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

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School Mascot

Royals

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

22 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Junior Classical LeagueStudent Ministries Internships

Students Concerned Radically About MissionsVenturing Crew

Club or Organization:

Academic ChallengeChess Club

Chess TeamColor Guard

Debate TeamDiakonos Service Organization

Future Business Leaders of AmericaImprov Theatre (Royal Fools)

Mission TripsNational Honor Society

Robotics TeamSpeech Team (Forensics)

Student AmbassadorsStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Marching BandRoyal Thesbian Society (Theatre)

Show Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Ski Club

School Notes

Founded in 1968, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy is a private, college-preparatory, non-denominational Christian middle and high school that seeks to educate and cultivate servants for Christ.
Students meet rigorous admissions standards both academically and spiritually. CVCA`s 1,275 students, of whom 20% represent minority populations, come from a nine-county area.
Our facilities include a 188,000 square-foot building with state-of-the-art technology, 8 science labs, 31,000 square-foot fieldhouse and competition gymnasium, a 700-seat chapel/auditorium, and 70 acres of sports facilities, including a turf stadium and all-weather track.
CVCA is fully committed to maintaining an ethnically/culturally diverse faculty and student body within a biblical community.

Some of the factors considered as the committee makes admissions decisions are listed below:

The family's commitment to Christian education
The family's commitment to a local church through regular attendance
The applicant's academic and behavioral record at previous schools
The applicant's desire to attend CVCA and thoroughness in completing the questionnaire
Teacher references and comments on grade cards
The applicant's scores on standardized tests and entrance exams (which should be average or above)
Responses to questions during the new student interview.
The family's previous involvement with CVCA

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy cost?

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy offer?

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.

What is Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy's ranking?

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy is Dec. 1 / Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 1 / Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Summit County, OH is $11,355 for elementary schools and $27,375 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Summit County, OH is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).