Firm Foundation Christian Academy is a Christian co–ed private school in the suburban city of Covina, CA, serving grades K through 12.
The school has an enrollment of 47 students and employs 34 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 1:1.
Approximately 72.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity within the Covina community.
Firm Foundation Christian Academy operates as an alternative school with a focus on a Christian orientation in a large suburban locale.
As a California K–12 private school, it offers small class sizes in a suburban setting near other early education providers in Covina.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Firm Foundation Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Firm Foundation Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Firm Foundation Christian Academy is South Hills Academy (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sacred Heart School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Covina Gateway Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Covina Gateway Montessori School
Montessori School
344 E Rowland St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-0044
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-0044
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Discovery Montessori Preschool Kindergarten
Montessori School
2451 E Garvey Ave N
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 339-6311
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 339-6311
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Ready Set Grow
Daycare / Preschool
525 S Stewart Drive
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
437 W San Bernardino Rd. Room 111, Covina CA 91723
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 967-7153
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 967-7153
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 109 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
200 N 2nd Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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