Central Valley Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 189 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Central Valley Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Central Valley Christian Academy
Nursery	20
Pre-K	2
Kind	7
1	8
2	9
3	8
4	14
5	19
6	11
7	12
8	30
9	10
10	12
11	11
12	16

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Year Founded

1909

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Student Body

Total Students

189 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

20%

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Ralph Christie

Admissions Associate

Don Krpalek

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballFootball

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Get Real - Student Prayer GroupIntermural sports

Journalism ClubYouth Ministry Team

School Notes

The mission of Modesto Adventist Academy is to provide an education of highest quality within a Christ-centered environment.
It is dedicated to developing the whole person by fostering growth in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and by promoting academic excellence, emotional stability, physical well-being, and social responsibility.

The mission of Modesto Adventist Academy is to provide an education of highest quality within a Christ-centered environment.
It is dedicated to developing the whole person by fostering growth in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and by promoting academic excellence, emotional stability, physical well-being, and social responsibility.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Central Valley Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Central Valley Christian Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does Central Valley Christian Academy offer?

Central Valley Christian Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Central Valley Christian Academy's ranking?

Central Valley Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Central Valley Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Central Valley Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 1/17/2015

Hello Mr Benjamin Maxson! I am Pauline S. Morales, a SDA Christian who attended many of our schools. I have two master degrees. One in education and another in management. I am interested in Teaching in CA. Please help me if you can! Sincerely, Pauline S.Morales

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The average private school tuition in Stanislaus County, CA is $6,524 for elementary schools and $7,815 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Stanislaus County, CA is 98% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).