Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Mother Lode Christian School
About the School
- Mother Lode Christian School in Tuolumne, CA serves 184 students in grades K through 8 within a rural community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 with a total of 9 teaching staff members.
- Established as a co–ed Christian school, it holds membership in the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
- Mother Lode Christian School offers a regular elementary and secondary program with a religious affiliation categorized as other Christian.
- The school is positioned among other private options in the area, including Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy and Sierra Waldorf School.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Grade 3 enrollment highest with 27 students, the largest grade at Mother Lode Christian School.
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
184 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mother Lode Christian School often compared to?
Mother Lode Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mother Lode Christian School?
The application deadline for Mother Lode Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Mother Lode Christian School vs. Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy
The nearest high school to Mother Lode Christian School is Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy (8.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Safari Learning Academy (5.9 miles away)
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(209) 532-2855
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(209) 984-0454
Distance: 15.5 mi
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(209) 736-6394
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Sports: 7
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(209) 736-1175
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 111 students
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(209) 532-2855
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
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(209) 736-6394
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(209) 736-1175
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Gr: K-12 | 62 students
10055 Valley Home Rd
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 846-1460
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 160 students
13760 Mono Way Ste D
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 588-0920
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 111 students
Seventh Day Adventist
80 N Forest Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-2855
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
19234 Rawhide Road
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-0454
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3900 CA-4
Vallecito, CA 95251
(209) 736-6394
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Sports: 7
Christian
3710 Whittle Rd
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1175
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 160 students
13760 Mono Way Ste D
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 588-0920
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
19234 Rawhide Road
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-0454
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Sports: 7
Christian
3710 Whittle Rd
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1175
Distance: 35.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
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(209) 847-6820
Distance: 37.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
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(209) 928-4228
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Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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(209) 928-4291
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4291
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Gr: K-8 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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