Calvary Christian School

Calvary Christian School in Ridgecrest, CA serves 91 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in an urban community.
Founded in 1979, the co–educational school follows a Christian orientation with affiliation to the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with a teaching staff of 10 professionals.
Student diversity includes Hispanic, Black, and White (not Hispanic) populations, with 8.33% of the student body representing students of color.
Calvary Christian School is part of the Ridgecrest area private school options, comparable in size and grade span to nearby Immanuel Christian School.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1979

Student Body

Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Calvary Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Immanuel Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Calvary Christian School?
The application deadline for Calvary Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Kern County, CA is $12,856 for elementary schools and $9,054 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kern County, CA is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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