Harest Christian School serves 45 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Harest Christian School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- California School for the Blind - Nationally recognized for education innovation.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Harest Christian School often compared to?
Harest Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Stone Ridge Christian School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Harest Christian School?
Harest Christian School famous alumni include: California School for the Blind - Nationally recognized for education innovation..
When is the application deadline for Harest Christian School?
The application deadline for Harest Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Harest Christian School vs. Stone Ridge Christian School
The nearest high school to Harest Christian School is Stone Ridge Christian School (12.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul School (7.5 miles away)
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St. Paul School ![St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.]( "St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Merced Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
436 W 21st St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary ![Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo - Our 2023 Track Team boys Midget Relay team!]( "Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo - Our 2023 Track Team boys Midget Relay team!")
(Christian)
2738 Dan Ward Rd
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Highland Preparatory School
Alternative School (Christian)
1292 Estes Dr
Le Grand, CA 95333
(805) 264-4161
Le Grand, CA 95333
(805) 264-4161
12.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
Principal
(Assembly of God)
1683 5th St
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-5691
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-5691
16.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Grace Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
7200 Central Ave.
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 358-0452
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 358-0452
17.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 104 students
1927 Olive Ave
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-0790
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-0790
20 miles
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Paul School ![St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.]( "St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary ![Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo - Our 2023 Track Team boys Midget Relay team!]( "Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo - Our 2023 Track Team boys Midget Relay team!")
(Christian)
2738 Dan Ward Rd
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Highland Preparatory School
Alternative School (Christian)
1292 Estes Dr
Le Grand, CA 95333
(805) 264-4161
Le Grand, CA 95333
(805) 264-4161
12.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Paul School ![St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.]( "St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Merced Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
436 W 21st St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary ![Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo - Our 2023 Track Team boys Midget Relay team!]( "Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo - Our 2023 Track Team boys Midget Relay team!")
(Christian)
2738 Dan Ward Rd
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Granada High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12961 E. Le Grand Rd.
Le Grand, CA 95333
(209) 382-0202
Le Grand, CA 95333
(209) 382-0202
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Planada Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9525 East Broderick St.
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0351
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0351
3.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
161 South Plainsburg Rd.
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0768
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0768
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Plainsburg Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3708 South Plainsburg Rd.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 389-4707
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 389-4707
7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Weaver Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3076 East Childs Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 723-2174
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 723-2174
7.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,073 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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