Gardena Valley Christian School
1473 West 182nd Street, Gardena, CA, 90248-0902 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (310)327-4987
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Gardena Valley Christian School is a K-8th grade, private school, in its forty-third year of dedicated service, providing a superior Christian education to the children of southern California’s South Bay. Our mission is to prepare young people to be responsible, moral, problem-solving, Christian citizens effecting positive and innovative changes for tomorrow’s world. To accomplish this goal, we provide a foundation for the development of the whole child – mentally, physically, and spiritually. A superior academic program emphasizes the fundamentals of God’s Word integrated through communication skills, mathematics, science, and history. Fine arts, computer, athletics, and other activities supplement the traditional subjects and help students discover their gifts and talents. ...read more  

School Overview:
Gardena Valley Christian School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)
Religious Affiliation Assembly of God
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1965
County Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 345 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 69% 39%
Students by Grade
Kind - 41 students
Grade 1 - 34 students
Grade 2 - 45 students
Grade 3 - 49 students
Grade 4 - 41 students
Grade 5 - 27 students
Grade 6 - 41 students
Grade 7 - 23 students
Grade 8 - 44 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 35%
Average SAT score 69
Classroom dress code Formal
This School ( CA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:16 1:10
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 178 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jul. 30 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,700
Tuition Notes $350 registration fee; tuition may be made in 10 monthly payments. Enrollment packets are available in the school office.
% on Financial Aid 5%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,500
Headmaster Judy Pickens
Admissions Director Kim Strauss
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 8

Sports
BasketballCheering
DanceFootball
GymnasticsSwimming
TennisVolley Ball
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 3

Extracurriculars
swimmingpiano, dance, tennis, gymnastics (K-2nd grades), chess club, 6th grade girls' friendship club, student council
choir, drama, 
 
School Notes:
  • Gardena Valley christian School provides
  • computer instruction
  • supervised computer labs for research
  • library with full-time librarian
  • hot lunch and breakfast served
  • before and after school day care
  • music instruction for all students
  • cultural diversity celebration
  • Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 90248 )
School Zip ( 90248 ) ( CA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 9,944 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 27% 32%
Population Average Age 36 years old 33.3 years old
Average Household Size 3.0 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $43,125 $50,900
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.7 rooms 4.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 46 years old 42 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (90248)



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  Nearby Schools:

1. Ascension Lutheran Elementary School - 190 students - view location
2. Crenshaw Children's Center - 5 students - view location
3. Der Kinder Garden - 63 students - view location
4. North Torrance Preschool - 11 students - view location
5. Sonrise Pre-school - 5 students - view location
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