BCA exists to bring glory to God by training children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
The chief goal at BCA is to train the students after the pattern of Jesus Christ.
Luke 2:52 says that “Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.” We want each child to grow intellectually (“wisdom”–the right use of knowledge), physically (“stature”–physical education), spiritually (“in favour with God”), and socially (“[in favour with] man”).In order to pattern ourselves after the Lord Jesus Christ, we strive for academic excellence.
We want our students to progress individually and corporately as far as possible.
Each year our students take the standard SAT tests to guage their educational progress.
Every six weeks the parents will receive a report card and half-way through every six weeks period, the parents will receive a student progress report for his child.
Every week the parent will get a home-work packet to examine in order to keep track of how his child is advancing.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bethel Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sun. May 31, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms for K-8
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$6,300 for new students in grades 1-12 and $5,000 for Kindergarten students.
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To Bring Glory to God
- School Mascot: The Swordsmen
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel Christian Academy's ranking?
Bethel Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bethel Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Bethel Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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