Phoenix School in Akron, OH, serves 49 students in grades 7 through 12 within a city midsize community setting.
This co–educational alternative school has a Christian orientation and is affiliated with other religious and special emphasis associations.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, with 4 total teachers supporting its enrollment.
Approximately 94% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the school's diverse population.
Phoenix School operates alongside other private schools in Akron, providing an option for families seeking a city–based secondary education.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Phoenix School?
The application deadline for Phoenix School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Phoenix School is Archbishop Hoban High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arlington Christian Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Color Our Rainbow Academy (2.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Arlington Christian Academy
(Christian)
539 S Arlington St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 785-9116
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 785-9116
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 99 students Tuition listed
Archbishop Hoban High School ![Archbishop Hoban High School Photo]( "Archbishop Hoban High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1 Holy Cross Blvd
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 805 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
(Catholic)
611 Jennings Rd.
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5186
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5186
2.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Color Our Rainbow Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1430 Goodyear Blvd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 733-4212
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 733-4212
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
750 S Main St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 253-1233
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 253-1233
2.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 225 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Archbishop Hoban High School ![Archbishop Hoban High School Photo]( "Archbishop Hoban High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1 Holy Cross Blvd
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 805 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Super Learning Center S Faith Christian Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
1584 Wilson Ave
Lakemore, OH 44250
(330) 899-4119
Lakemore, OH 44250
(330) 899-4119
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School ![St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Photo]( "St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Photo")
(Catholic)
15 N Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Center Christian School ![Lake Center Christian School Photo - Our beautiful 53-acre campus located in Hartville, OH.]( "Lake Center Christian School Photo - Our beautiful 53-acre campus located in Hartville, OH.")
(Mennonite)
12893 Kaufman Ave.
Hartville, OH 44632
(330) 877-2049
Hartville, OH 44632
(330) 877-2049
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Arlington Christian Academy
(Christian)
539 S Arlington St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 785-9116
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 785-9116
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 99 students Tuition listed
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
(Catholic)
611 Jennings Rd.
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5186
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5186
2.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
750 S Main St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 253-1233
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 253-1233
2.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 225 students
Academy Of The Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
2935 Chenoweth Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 644-3526
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 644-3526
3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 5 students
Chapel Hill Christian School (south Campus) ![Chapel Hill Christian School (south Campus) Photo - Chapel Hill Christian School]( "Chapel Hill Christian School (south Campus) Photo - Chapel Hill Christian School")
(Christian)
1639 Killian Rd.
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 896-0852
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 896-0852
3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Color Our Rainbow Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1430 Goodyear Blvd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 733-4212
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 733-4212
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Chapel Hill Christian School (south Campus) ![Chapel Hill Christian School (south Campus) Photo - Chapel Hill Christian School]( "Chapel Hill Christian School (south Campus) Photo - Chapel Hill Christian School")
(Christian)
1639 Killian Rd.
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 896-0852
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 896-0852
3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Matthew Parish School
(Catholic)
2580 Benton Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 784-1711
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 784-1711
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School
(Catholic)
17 S Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 762-5912
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 762-5912
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Francis De Sales Parish School
(Catholic)
4009 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-0638
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-0638
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Waynedale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9052 Dover Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3111
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3111
9326.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Vocational School
518 W Prospect St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7000
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7000
9326.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Green Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
9327.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Smithville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
9327.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Cloverleaf Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8337 Friendsville Rd
Seville, OH 44273
(330) 302-0102
Seville, OH 44273
(330) 302-0102
9328.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 1,123 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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