Medina Christian Academy vs. Northside Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Medina Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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Student Body
Northside Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Overview
Founded in 1981 by Medina First Baptist Church, Medina Christian Academy has been serving Christian families from many churches in Medina, Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain and Wayne counties for over 27 years.
As a private Christian school, we provide a refreshing, safe and caring alternative to the public education system in a unique, distinctively Christian atmosphere.
Northside Christian Academy seeks to create a Christ centered community...one child at a time.
We aim to educate the whole child academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually in preparation for a lifetime of service.
We support parents as they train children to live in a way that will honor their Lord.
We provide a Christ centered educational curriculum committed to academic excellence.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Speech
Year Founded
1981
1997
Students Body
Total Students
631 students
507 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
3%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
114
Pre-K Students
41
172
Kindergarten Students
48
100
Grade 1 Students
55
24
Grade 2 Students
53
25
Grade 3 Students
51
27
Grade 4 Students
45
15
Grade 5 Students
40
16
Grade 6 Students
37
7
Grade 7 Students
45
6
Grade 8 Students
49
1
Grade 9 Students
55
-
Grade 10 Students
44
-
Grade 11 Students
42
-
Grade 12 Students
26
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
15%
Average Class Size
16
15
Number of AP Classes
6
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khaki pants and MCA shirts)
(khaki pants and MCA shirts)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / Aug. 1
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,975
$3,900
Tuition Notes
tuition assistance available
Preschool Classes Tuition is different and can be found on our website.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
11%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$500
Admissions Director
Stacy Farrenholz
Faith Tanko
Admissions Associate
n/a
Faith Tanko
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Computer ProgrammingCooking Class
Drama ClubKnights Student Council
Robotics ClubYearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirPiano Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirStrings Program