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

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 541 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 10 / Jun. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Calvin Christian School
Pre-K	57
Kind	36
1	38
2	24
3	32
4	33
5	34
6	39
7	40
8	41
9	30
10	47
11	44
12	46

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Grade 10 enrolls most with 47 students, higher than every other grade at Calvin Christian School.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1961

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Campus Size

25 acres

Student Body

Total Students

541 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

21 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

dress code, not uniforms

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus

EnglishSpanish

US History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Christian Schools International (CSI)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 10 / Jun. 1 / rolling

Tuition Notes

3-day & 5-day Kindergarten Available Tuition: $11,748 for K-5; $13,133 for 6-8; $15,443 for 9-12.

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Heather Souders

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFootball

GolfSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

15 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Comic ClubCulinary Club

Debate ClubGarden Club

Outdoor ClubPing Pong Club

Praise BandSpirit Club

Star Wars ClubSurf Club

Yearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Advanced BandChoir

Jazz BandTheater Arts

School Notes

The mission of Calvin Christian School, in cooperation with the home and church, is to teach the whole child from a Biblical worldview, founded in the Reformation, providing children from Christian families with an excellent education for a life of Christ-centered service.
The Calvin Christian School Society annually elects candidates to serve on this board.
The school board meets monthly, and each member serves on a variety of different strategic committees within the school.
Calvin Christian School is well-named as it seeks to educate young people in this great tradition of Christ-centered, biblical education.
This commitment comes from a tradition furthered by the great reformers who believed that Christians need to serve Christ with their minds as well as their hearts and hands.

The mission of Calvin Christian School, in cooperation with the home and church, is to teach the whole child from a Biblical worldview, founded in the Reformation, providing children from Christian families with an excellent education for a life of Christ-centered service.
Calvin Christian School seeks to invite students to be formed by God's love in Christ for a life of wonder, worship, work, and wisdom.
Calvin Christian School is an independent school that is operated by a board of trustees and school administrators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Calvin Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Calvin Christian School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does Calvin Christian School offer?

Calvin Christian School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Calvin Christian School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for Calvin Christian School?

The application deadline for Calvin Christian School is Feb. 10 / Jun. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 10 / Jun. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Calvin Christian School located?

Calvin Christian School is located in the North Broadway neighborhood of Escondido, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in North Broadway.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Escondido, CA is $9,623 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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