Downey Christian School in Downey, CA, serves 196 students from preschool through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.
The school operates with 9 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 22:1.
As a Christian co–educational school, it provides regular elementary and secondary education spanning PK to grade 8.
Approximately 70% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
Downey Christian School is located near other private options in Downey, including Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School and Kirkwood Christian Schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
196 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Downey Christian School?
The application deadline for Downey Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Downey Christian School is Heritage Christian School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Downey Christian Early Learning Center (0.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
10335 Paramount Blvd
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 927-7300
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 927-7300
- miles
Gr: PK-7 | 97 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School![Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo")
(Catholic)
10441 South Downey Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-9969
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-9969
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10839 La Reina Ave
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 231-4373
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 231-4373
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
8033 3rd St
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 861-1499
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 861-1499
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 83 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Kirkwood Christian Schools
(Christian)
10822 Brookshire Ave
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-6911
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-6911
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 108 students
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