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Golden Hills Christian School

2401 Shady Willow Lane
Brentwood, CA 94513

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Tel: (925) 634-0493

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Golden Hills Christian School in Brentwood, CA serves 157 students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.

The school has a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 10 total teachers and a diverse student body representing 42% students of color.

Founded in 1989, Golden Hills Christian School offers a Baptist–oriented program affiliated with the American Association of Christian Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International.

Annual tuition is $4,100, ranking the school among the more affordable California K–8 private schools in the area.

Admissions are offered on a rolling basis, providing flexibility for families seeking enrollment throughout the year.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 157 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,100
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1989

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Student Body

Total Students

157 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,100

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Admissions Director

Peggy Collins

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Chess Club

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Golden Hills Christian School's tuition is approximately $4,100 for private students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 157 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,100
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Contra Costa County, CA is $18,631 for elementary schools and $26,557 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Contra Costa County, CA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).