High Desert Christian Academy in Prineville, OR serves 139 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a town setting.
Founded in 1994, the co–ed school has 11 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
The school is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and follows a regular elementary and secondary program.
Students of color represent 2.78% of the student body at this Prineville Christian K–12 private school.
Total K–12 enrollment is 108, reflecting the school's full range of grade offerings in the local educational landscape.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1994
Colors
Purple, Silver
Student Body
Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for High Desert Christian Academy?
The application deadline for High Desert Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to High Desert Christian Academy is Coic - Prineville (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Crook County Christian School (0.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Crook County Christian School
(Assembly of God)
839 South Main Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 241-8855
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 241-8855
- miles
Gr: NS-8 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Central Christian School ![Central Christian School Photo - Head of school, Elisa Carlson, presents diplomas to the graduating class.]( "Central Christian School Photo - Head of school, Elisa Carlson, presents diplomas to the graduating class.")
(Christian)
2731 SW Airport Way
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7803
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7803
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 419 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Evergreen Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1012 Sw Evergreen Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7675
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7675
16.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
St. Thomas Academy ![St. Thomas Academy Photo]( "St. Thomas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
1720 Nw 19th St
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-3785
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-3785
16.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Christian School ![Central Christian School Photo - Head of school, Elisa Carlson, presents diplomas to the graduating class.]( "Central Christian School Photo - Head of school, Elisa Carlson, presents diplomas to the graduating class.")
(Christian)
2731 SW Airport Way
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7803
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7803
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 419 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Coic -redmond
Alternative School
2326 Sw Glacier Pl
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 706-1458
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 706-1458
17.2 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 19 students
J Bar J Learning Centers
All-boys | Alternative School
62895 Hamby Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-1409
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-1409
18.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
23861 Dodds Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 317-9623
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 317-9623
23.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Crook County Christian School
(Assembly of God)
839 South Main Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 241-8855
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 241-8855
- miles
Gr: NS-8 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Central Christian School ![Central Christian School Photo - Head of school, Elisa Carlson, presents diplomas to the graduating class.]( "Central Christian School Photo - Head of school, Elisa Carlson, presents diplomas to the graduating class.")
(Christian)
2731 SW Airport Way
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7803
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7803
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 419 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas Academy ![St. Thomas Academy Photo]( "St. Thomas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
1720 Nw 19th St
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-3785
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-3785
16.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
J Bar J Learning Centers
All-boys | Alternative School
62895 Hamby Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-1409
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-1409
18.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
21155 Tumalo Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-2091
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-2091
22.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Crook County Christian School
(Assembly of God)
839 South Main Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 241-8855
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 241-8855
- miles
Gr: NS-8 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Central Christian School ![Central Christian School Photo - Head of school, Elisa Carlson, presents diplomas to the graduating class.]( "Central Christian School Photo - Head of school, Elisa Carlson, presents diplomas to the graduating class.")
(Christian)
2731 SW Airport Way
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7803
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7803
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 419 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Evergreen Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1012 Sw Evergreen Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7675
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7675
16.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
St. Thomas Academy ![St. Thomas Academy Photo]( "St. Thomas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
1720 Nw 19th St
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-3785
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-3785
16.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
21155 Tumalo Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-2091
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-2091
22.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Crook County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Se Lynn Blvd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-6900
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-6900
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Crooked River Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Se 2nd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6488
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6488
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Cascade Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Destinations Career Academy Of Oregon
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Se Lynn Blvd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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