Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Wayside Christian School
About the School
- Wayside Christian School at Wayside, we are committed to the task of maximizing the potential of every student.
- We accomplish a great deal in our classes due to comfortable sizes, consistent discipline, and a committed faculty.
- Our goals include developing positive character traits, teaching the value of honest work, promoting patriotism, practicing good manners, and thinking from a Christian world view as applied to all subject areas.
- In addition to a traditional academic curriculum, we also have daily Bible classes and weekly chapels.
- The spiritual growth of our students is nurtured through our supportive environment and is fed through the teaching and application of Biblical principles in every activity and outreach.
- Mission of the school is to assist Christian families and their churches in equipping students to achieve academic excellence, to make Biblically based decisions, and to exemplify and serve Christ.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: LEARN. LOVE. SERVE
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Wayside Christian School?
The application deadline for Wayside Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Wayside Christian School is Center For Autism / Dyslexia - Bucyrus (2.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Joseph Catholic School (12.2 miles away)
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Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Special Education School
1630 E Southern Ave
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
138 N Liberty St
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5436
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
333 N Thoman Street
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 683-1284
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
310 N 8th St.
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-1395
Distance: 15.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
274 N Prospect St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 382-1607
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Special Education School
1630 E Southern Ave
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
Distance: 19.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
220 S Main Street
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Distance: 21.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 149 students
Friends
4863 Us Highway 42
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Distance: 21.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4200 Broadway Rd
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-3633
Distance: 23.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 357 students
Catholic
152 Madison St
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-3844
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Special Education School
1630 E Southern Ave
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
138 N Liberty St
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5436
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
333 N Thoman Street
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 683-1284
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
310 N 8th St.
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-1395
Distance: 15.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
274 N Prospect St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 382-1607
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
138 N Liberty St
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5436
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
333 N Thoman Street
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 683-1284
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
310 N 8th St.
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-1395
Distance: 15.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
274 N Prospect St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 382-1607
Distance: 18.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
26 West St
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2626
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Carey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2016 Blue Devil Drive
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-6767
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-6767
9275.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Carey High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2016 Blue Devil Drive
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-7638
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-7638
9275.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Elgin High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Keener Rd S
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 383-5118
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 383-5118
9277.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Union Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
390 W Walker St
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-5721
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-5721
9277.8 miles
Gr: K-3 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Upper Sandusky Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 W Walker St
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-5721
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-5721
9277.8 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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