Calvary Chapel Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

12808 Woodruff Avenue
Downey, CA 90242

Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo #1 - middle-school

Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo #2 - High School Accredited

CCCS provides a Christ centered, spiritual and academic environment that seeks the richest fulfillment of potential for each student.

Our mission is to give each child an understanding of scripture and a lifelong passion for Jesus Christ.

Our students are given the best opportunities to develop strong intellectual and moral character with a Christian perspective on the total worldview.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 877 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Calvary Chapel Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1979

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

877 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

83%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Calvary Chapel Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

17 students

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Advanced Courses

AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP English Literature and Composition - 12th grade only, AP Physics B

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Elementary/Middle School - uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

2011/2012 K-6th - $5,610 6th-7th-8th - $6,820 9th-12th - $8,250 C.A.R.E. (1st-3rd) $6,380

Admissions Director

Sharon Armstrong

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ASB, Camp, Discipleship Groups, School Mission Trips, Various Clubs

School Notes

Calvary Chapel Christian School is a Christ-centered school that integrates the Word of God throughout all disciplines with the goal of sending disciples into the world to reach the lost with the Gospel. - Matthew 28:19

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Calvary Chapel Christian School offer?

Calvary Chapel Christian School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Calvary Chapel Christian School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Calvary Chapel Christian School's ranking?

Calvary Chapel Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Calvary Chapel Christian School?

The application deadline for Calvary Chapel Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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