Canterbury Christian School

101 North El Monte Road, Los Altos, CA, 94022-0940
Tel: (650)949-0909
Grades: K - 6 | 96 students
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The primary objective and purpose of Canterbury Christian School is to train the student in the knowledge of God and the Christian way of life - and to give students an excellent education for that life. The school is a non-profit corporation offering kindergarten through sixth grade. It teaches a Christian world and life view, training its students to glorify God in every area of life. The school was established in the belief that the education of children is the God-given responsiblity of parents and the church, and exists to provide children with a strong academic foundation and a Christian worldview.

School Overview:
Canterbury Christian School
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 6
Student Body
Total Students 96 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 55% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

Nearby Schools:

Canterbury Christian School
Gr. K-6 | 0 mi. away
St Nicholas Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.2 mi. away
Heritage Academy
Gr. K-7 | 1 mi. away
Pinewood Private Of Los Altos
Gr. 4-7 | 1.1 mi. away
Pinewood Private School Lower Camp
Gr. K-3 | 1.2 mi. away
Los Altos Christian School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.4 mi. away

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