Foothills Adventist Elementary School in Saint Helena, CA serves 35 students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a town–based setting.
Founded in 1902, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 and employs three teachers, 75% of whom have advanced degrees.
The school has a religious affiliation with the Seventh Day Adventist denomination and offers one AP course.
Annual tuition is $4,050, placing the school among the more affordable private K–8 options in California.
Foothills Adventist Elementary School has an acceptance rate of 25% and a student population that is 28% students of color.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,050
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Foothills Adventist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Acceptance Rate
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Number of AP Courses
1 course
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: To increase in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Foothills Adventist Elementary School cost?
Foothills Adventist Elementary School's tuition is approximately $4,050 for private students.
What schools are Foothills Adventist Elementary School often compared to?
Foothills Adventist Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Helena Montessori School And Farm by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Foothills Adventist Elementary School?
The acceptance rate of Foothills Adventist Elementary School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Foothills Adventist Elementary School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Foothills Adventist Elementary School offer?
Foothills Adventist Elementary School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football and Soccer.
What is Foothills Adventist Elementary School's ranking?
Foothills Adventist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Foothills Adventist Elementary School?
The application deadline for Foothills Adventist Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Foothills Adventist Elementary School vs. St. Helena Montessori School And Farm
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Foothills Adventist Elementary School is St. Helena Montessori School And Farm (2.2 miles away)
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Montessori School
880 College Avenue
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-1527
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-1527
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
Sun And Stars Montessori School
Montessori School
1425 Oak Ave
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-1984
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-1984
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Pacific Union College Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
135 Neilsen Ct
Angwin, CA 94508
(707) 965-2459
Angwin, CA 94508
(707) 965-2459
2.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 96 students
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
One Angwin Ave.
Angwin, CA 94508
(707) 965-2459
Angwin, CA 94508
(707) 965-2459
2.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Bethlehem Children's Center & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1300 Saint Francis Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 538-2266
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 538-2266
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
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