Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Jay County Christian Academy
About the School
- Jay County Christian Academy in Portland, IN, serves 149 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
- The co–ed Christian school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 19 teachers across all grade levels.
- The school enrolls a diverse student body with 13% students of color represented in its programs.
- Located in a rural area, the school provides a faith–based education spanning early childhood through high school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Jay County Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Jay County Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Jay County Christian Academy is Kingdom Academy Of Bluffton Inc (22.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South East Amish School (12.6 miles away)
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Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
8750 S 300 E
Geneva, IN 46740
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 50 students
Amish
9788 S 150 E
Geneva, IN 46740
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students
Amish
8676 S 000 Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
10117 S 450 E
Geneva, IN 46740
(260) 368-7236
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
Montessori School (Baptist)
919 W 700 S
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
Distance: 22.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Methodist
1309 W Washington St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-4431
Distance: 28.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
6401 W River Rd
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 289-6371
Distance: 31.0 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
312 Central Avenue
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 547-1334
Distance: 32.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 132 students
Christian
1201 S Water St
Jonesboro, IN 46938
(765) 674-1722
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
8750 S 300 E
Geneva, IN 46740
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 50 students
Amish
9788 S 150 E
Geneva, IN 46740
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students
Amish
8676 S 000 Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
10117 S 450 E
Geneva, IN 46740
(260) 368-7236
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
Montessori School (Baptist)
919 W 700 S
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
Distance: 22.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
Distance: 24.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
200 W Wayne St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-2379
Distance: 25.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2801 East 16th Street
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 282-9353
Distance: 26.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
4001 West Clara Lane
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 286-1850
Distance: 26.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
2301 W Gilbert St
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 288-5878
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807 W Yale Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5422
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5422
9188.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
South View Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 S Franklin
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
9188.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Muncie Central High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Walnut St
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
9188.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 E 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
9188.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
East Washington Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Washington
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5434
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5434
9188.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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