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Erie First Christian Academy

Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12

Erie, PA

8150 Oliver Rd, Erie, PA 16509

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Erie
  • Serving families in Erie since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Erie First Christian Academy is an Assembly of God private school in Erie, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 173 students and around 10 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 84% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
173
Teachers
16.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 102 girls, 71 boys
Religious affiliation
Assembly of God
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 84% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 73% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 209 Christian schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    207’11–12214’13–14226’15–16194’17–18170’19–20202’21–22173’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K74
    K9
    116
    213
    313
    416
    512
    611
    717
    815
    99
    1019
    1110
    1213

    Student body

    White86%
    Black9%
    Asian3%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Erie First Christian Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Erie First Christian Academy

    What grades does Erie First Christian Academy serve?

    Erie First Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Erie First Christian Academy?

    About 173 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Erie First Christian Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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