Calvin Christian School
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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 541 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,800
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Calvin Christian School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1961
Student Body
Total Students
541 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
21 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
Advanced Courses
Biology, Calculus, English, Spanish, US History
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(dress code, not uniforms)
(dress code, not uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
3-day & 5-day Kindergarten Available Tuition: $6,879 for K-5, $7,225 for 6-8, $8,515 for 9-12
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Cindi Glossop
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
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.
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The nearest high school to Calvin Christian School is Kings Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ascension Lutheran School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tender Loving Care (1.0 miles away)
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