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Maranatha Christian Schools
St. Michaels Christian Academy
Calvary Chapel Christian School

California Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) serving 4,840 students in California.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
88% of private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in California include Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-High school, Calvary Chapel Rialto Christian, and St. Michaels Christian Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in California (2026-27)

Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
12808 Woodruff Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
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Map of Calvary Chapel Rialto Christian
Calvary Chapel Rialto Christian
Gr: K-12 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
1391 W Merrill Ave
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 820-9072
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Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-High school Photo
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-High school
Gr: PK-12 | 1,033 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
(6)
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Maranatha Christian Schools Photo
Maranatha Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,007 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 41
Christian
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
(2)
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St. Michaels Christian Academy Photo
St. Michaels Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
107 W Marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
(5)
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Stone Ridge Christian School Photo
Stone Ridge Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
Christian
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
(1)
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American Christian Military Academy Of Excellence Photo
American Christian Military Academy Of Excellence
Gr: 6-11 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
9229 Utica Ave ste 130
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 260-1011
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Map of Calvary Chapel Christian School
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
28010 Ironwood Ave
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 485-6088
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Calvary Chapel Christian School Of Whittier
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
12817 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
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Map of Fairfield Christian School
Fairfield Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Assembly of God
2075 Dover Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 427-2665
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Faith Christian Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 100 students
Pentecostal
7737 Highland Ave
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 725-5707
(1)
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Map of Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool
Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students
Assembly of God
16311 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 527-0348
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Map of Green Valley Christian School
Green Valley Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Christian
376 S Green Valley Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-6505
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Map of Monterey Bay Christian School
Monterey Bay Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Assembly of God
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
(2)
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Map of Riverdale Christian Academy
Riverdale Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Assembly of God)
2813 West Mount Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3503
(6)
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Map of Sand Hill School
Sand Hill School
Gr: 2-8 | 43 students
Special Education School
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 388-3685
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Map of West Valley Christian Academy
West Valley Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 161 students
Assembly of God
1790 Sequoia Blvd
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 832-4072
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in California?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in California include Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-High school, Calvary Chapel Rialto Christian, and St. Michaels Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) are located in California?
17 private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) are located in California.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in California?
California private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) are religiously affiliated in California?
88% of private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).
17
Private Schools
4,840
Students
$17,713
Avg. Tuition
39%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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