Elmira Christian Academy (Closed 2025)

Our mission is to partner with parents to train and educate our students to be useful for Christ in this life and to live and reign with Him in Eternity.
The purpose of Elmira Christian Academy is to provide each student with the opportunity to know Jesus Christ as Lord and to develop spiritual maturity in the Holy Spirit while learning Christian approaches to life.
Our school presents a Bible-centered program. We recognize that God is the source of all truth.
With God's help, we train our students to produce actions commensurate with their faith. Christian service is a pervasive focus of our school.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1969

Student Body

Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Elmira Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Aug. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes
On a sliding scale for siblings -- see website.
Admissions Associate
Cindy Morse

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

School Notes

  • Mild Learning Differences; several students with 504s/IEPs, somewith mild autism/asperger's.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Elmira Christian Academy offer?
Elmira Christian Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Elmira Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Elmira Christian Academy is Aug. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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