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Westside Christian Academy

Private | K-8 | 90 students

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Posted January 20, 2013

Amazing parents and students make it easy to enjoy teaching, dedicated staff and administration challenge us to keep Christ at the heart of all things and strive to maintain not just academic excellence but biblical attitudes.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 19, 2013

My son is a kindergartener at WCA this year and I can't say enough good things about it. The teachers are engaged, diligent, wise, and excited about teaching. They are my favorite part of the school! And the community that exists among the parents is priceless. I feel very supported and cared for as we go through our first year. My son has grown tremendously academically and spiritually thanks to the great environment and quality education and fantastic christians that surround him at WCA
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2012

My children are finishing their first year at WCA and they have improved in all subjects. The staff really cares about every student. I'm extremely satisfied with the school and encourage those interested to tour the school and sit in the classes and see how amazing it is for yourself...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2012

Excellent school ! Academic excellence and Christian values. I am very happy that my child is at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2010

This is a great place to consider if you are deciding between homeschool or private education. The classes are small so your child gets plenty of one-on-one attention yet the student has the opportunity to interact with peers and benefit from the expertise of many different teachers. The staff cares for the students as if they were their own children and you can feel comfortable knowing they are in good hands each day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2009

WCA is a great place for kids, as long as those kids are neuro-typical and linguistically talented. If your child has no trouble attending to lengthy lectures, memorizing 30 spelling words each week, and reading books that can be at least two grade levels above his reading level, then WCA is for him. Don't consider this school, however, if you want classroom teachers who differentiate for different abilities or plan for children with even the slightest of special needs. Ain't happenin', folks.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2007

Since we transferred our daughter to WCA we have been so blessed and thankful for her academic improvement. We transferred her in January of 2006 - midway thru 1st grade - that can be a daunting decision, but of course God is faithful and so is the satff at WCA. Every staff member, from the Principal to her classroom teacher, is committed to her academic achievement and spiritual salvation and growth. Her handwriting and reading needed improving and the Spalding Method works. As a parent, I have full confidence in her teacher and the comfort of seeing how warmly the other students embraced her. WCA encourages parent involvement and I feel as though I have joined a Christ-centered team faithful to God and ready to help our family anyway possible! I sincerely wished we had started in Kindergarten!
—Submitted by Deneen, a parent


Posted July 4, 2004

We are very pleased with the dedicated staff at WCA. Many times they have lovingly, yet firmly demonstrated the Christ like discipline necessary for a quality eduacation. My job requires me to live in the city of Cleveland and there is no comparison in quality. We will continue the education of our three children at WCA for as long as we can.
—Submitted by Daniel Patterson, a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

There's many reason's why we chose WCA for our kid's education. Among them is the school's focus on keeping Christ at the foundation of everything they learn. Outstanding academics, teachers and staff continue to confirm that our choice of WCA was the right choice.
—Submitted by Chris Hoffman, a parent


Posted October 23, 2003

If you are looking for a school that helps teach students by an excellent classical curriculum, coupled with a desire to love and serve Jesus Christ, this is the school for you. Westside Christian Academy is not only good for children, but also for families. The teachers are loving, caring and qualified and the atmosphere of the school is warm and nurturing. We are blessed to have found this wonderful school.
—Submitted by Nebbie Kost, a parent


Posted October 22, 2003

Westside Christian Academy is for families who want a Christian environment that encourages excellence and leadership through a caring and mentoring relationship with the faculty.
—Submitted by Ginger Edwards, a parent


Posted October 22, 2003

This is a unique place. The Shepherding Philosophy toward discipline is far superior to the behavior modification approachs used by most schools. My kids have all performed at a high academic level at WCA. We love it, and recommend it for any parent who is serious about their kid's education, and wants a school that supports their influence in their child's life.
—Submitted by a parent


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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
White 94%
Black 3%
Hispanic 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

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  • Coed
Affiliation
  • Christian
Associations
  • ACSI
Fax number
  • (440) 331-1301

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23096 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
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Phone: (440) 331-1300

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