Calvary Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Calvary Christian School in Santa Ana, CA, serves 385 students in kindergarten through eighth grade in a large city community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 24 teaching staff members supporting its co–ed elementary and middle school programs.
Founded with a Christian orientation, Calvary Christian School is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Serving grades K–8, the school educates a diverse student body with 39% students of color on a 10–acre campus in the city of Santa Ana.
Calvary Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for enrollment size within its grade span.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 385 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Calvary Christian School
Kind	74
1	32
2	35
3	28
4	23
5	74
6	25
7	21
8	73

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Campus Size

10 acres

School Motto

'Sharpening Minds & Transforming Hearts'

Student Body

Total Students

385 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Ana, CA is $14,839 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Ana, CA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).