Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Destiny Christian Academy
About the School
- Destiny Christian Academy is a vibrant educational system that develops students from infancy through high school.
- In keeping with its Christ-centered mission, Destiny Christian Academy cultivates distinction by integrating academic excellence and Christian maturity.
- Our school mission is to build remarkable students who will live out their adult lives as a blessing to God and others.
- Through the rigorous development of their spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and vocational life, our students are becoming more caring, competent, wise, and skillful - students who are ready to navigate an ever-changing world.
- A Destiny Christian Academy education cultivates a faithful worldview, with a mature commitment to Jesus Christ and the mission of God throughout the world.
- The liberal arts and college preparatory curriculum at Destiny Christian Academy are rooted in scripture and guided by the Holy Spirit, resulting in adult readiness and ethical courage.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Destiny Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2023
Student Body
Total Students
758 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Destiny Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Destiny Christian Academy is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What is Destiny Christian Academy's ranking?
Destiny Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Destiny Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Destiny Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Destiny Christian Academy is Capital Christian School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students
Sports: 12
Assembly of God
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Specialized Curriculum
3641 S Port Dr Ste 2
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-0533
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Special Education School
4540 Harlin Dr
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-7800
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
All-boys (Catholic)
1200 Jacob Lane
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 482-6060
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 67 students
Special Education School
1150 Eastern Ave
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 488-5455
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students
Sports: 12
Assembly of God
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Specialized Curriculum
3641 S Port Dr Ste 2
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-0533
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Special Education School
4540 Harlin Dr
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-7800
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
All-boys (Catholic)
1200 Jacob Lane
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 482-6060
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 67 students
Special Education School
1150 Eastern Ave
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 488-5455
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students
Sports: 12
Assembly of God
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Specialized Curriculum
3641 S Port Dr Ste 2
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-0533
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Special Education School
4540 Harlin Dr
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-7800
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 67 students
Special Education School
1150 Eastern Ave
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 488-5455
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3401 Routier Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 280-8107
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students
Sports: 12
Assembly of God
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Specialized Curriculum
3641 S Port Dr Ste 2
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-0533
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Special Education School
4540 Harlin Dr
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-7800
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool
2800 La Loma Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-2800
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K | 83 students
Montessori School
5033 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-6500
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
James Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9525 Goethe Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4605
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4605
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Growth Public
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9320 Tech Center Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 394-5007
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 394-5007
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Albert Einstein Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9325 Mirandy Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-5310
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-5310
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
El Centro Jr./sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9601 Kiefer Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2525
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2525
1 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
O. W. Erlewine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2441 Stansberry Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4660
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4660
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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