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Huntington Christian School

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,219
  • Acceptance rate: 93%
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Huntington Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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Attribute
School Resources

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Campus Size
8

Student Body

Total Students
604 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Huntington Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
22 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniform required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
2024/2025 Tuition Elementary $10,219 Middle School $11,099
Acceptance Rate
93%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Karrie Stratton
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Scholars - fall term, Engineering For Kids - spring term, Spanish


Arts and Music Programs:
Jazz Band


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Skate Dogs

School Notes

  • School Motto: Love like Jesus; Learn well
  • At HCS, we take a whole-child approach to education-ensuring that each student is nurtured in a safe and loving environment so that they can thrive in every area of their lives.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Huntington Christian School cost?
Huntington Christian School's tuition is approximately $10,219 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Huntington Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Huntington Christian School is 93%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What sports does Huntington Christian School offer?
Huntington Christian School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Huntington Christian School's ranking?
Huntington Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Huntington Christian School?
The application deadline for Huntington Christian School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
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After touring a variety of elementary schools HCS by far blew it out of the water. Without a doubt, my husband and I knew this is where we wanted all of our kids to attend. The program they run is phenomenal. My kids love school, they wish they could stay longer. The teachers and staff are so loving and caring towards all of the students. Mrs. Forsberg loves her students as her own. She is an amazing teacher and my kids love her so much. Each week they come home with a huge packet of work they've done each week and it is very impressive how much work they do and how quickly they are learning.
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5  
AMAZING.
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5  
I feel compelled to write a review to share our experience at Huntington Christian School. We have a Kindergarten & a 3rd grader at Huntington Christian School this year. We feel so blessed and proud that our children attend HCS. HCS really has a "whole child" approach & really seeks to meet the needs of all their students. Our kindergarten absolutely loves school & the kindergarten program is top-notch! Our daughter loves going to school & wishes she could go to school ,even on the weekends. . She has made so many new friends & her teacher Mrs. Spect is the best kindergarten teacher ever! The way she gets them reading so quickly just blows my mind. HCS has a fabulous phonics program & really gets the children reading quickly. The children all absolutely adore her because they know how much she loves them & she makes learning fun. Our 3rd grader went to SSJ for kindergarten and they unfortunately don`t have a phonics program which put him at a disadvantage when transferring over in 2nd grade. Thankfully, he is academically very strong and with the helping hand of Ms. Shinrock he was able to quickly pick up the phonics very quickly. Our son is having the same experience as our daughter, he's had wonderful, loving and caring teachers. HCS really works on the whole child spiritually, academically, socially & emotionally. HCS is truly a gift to any child it serves. The families are all also so wonderful and inclusive. Feels great to be at a school with like-minded parents who put their children first. Everything at HCS is done with love! We only wish that both of our children started school from the very beginning at Huntington Christian School.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,219
  • Acceptance rate: 93%
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Huntington Beach, CA is $14,308 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Huntington Beach, CA is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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