Bella Vista Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 299 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,800
Acceptance rate: 87%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bella Vista Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bella Vista Christian Academy
Nursery	85
Pre-K	6
Kind	23
1	20
2	30
3	29
4	35
5	14
6	19
7	18
8	20

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Year Founded

2000

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Student Body

Total Students

299 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School polo with khaki bottoms

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,800

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% on Financial Aid

12%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,800

Acceptance Rate

87%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Pam McCain

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoftball

Volleyball

School Notes

Bella Vista Christian Academy is a ministry of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and is focused on helping people connect and grow in relationship with Jesus for life! It is the only accredited private school in Tracy.
Our school meets and often exceeds the standards of instruction of the State of California's Department of Education.

Bella Vista Christian Academy is a ministry of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Students at BVCA will see Jesus in each and every class. BVCA also has strong academics and scores in the top 72% in the nation as a school in the Iowa Assessments. BVCA is fully accredited by both WASC (Western Association of Secondary Schools) and by NLSA (National Lutheran Schools Association).

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bella Vista Christian Academy cost?

Bella Vista Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $8,800 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Bella Vista Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Bella Vista Christian Academy is 87%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does Bella Vista Christian Academy offer?

Bella Vista Christian Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Bella Vista Christian Academy's ranking?

Bella Vista Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Bella Vista Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Bella Vista Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in San Joaquin County, CA is $6,462 for elementary schools and $7,266 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Joaquin County, CA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).