Mariposa Christian in Inyokern, CA, serves 26 students in grades 4 through 12 within a rural community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 supported by 6 total teachers, offering small class sizes for a California private school.
Mariposa Christian maintains a Christian religious affiliation and provides a co–educational regular elementary and secondary program.
The student body includes 16 percent students of color, reflecting demographic representation in this rural California school.
Tuition and specific financial information are not listed, but the school's enrollment size is notably smaller compared with nearby Ridgecrest private schools.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mariposa Christian?
The application deadline for Mariposa Christian is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mariposa Christian is Immanuel Christian School (7.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Heritage Montessori Elementary School (7.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Heritage Montessori School (7.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Heritage Montessori Elementary School
Montessori School
1435 N Downs St
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-1515
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-1515
7 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 27 students
Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
555 W Las Flores Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-8673
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-8673
7.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2
Heritage Montessori School![Heritage Montessori School Photo]( "Heritage Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
934 N Heritage Dr
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Avg. class size: 23 students
St. Ann School
(Catholic)
446 W Church Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-4713
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-4713
7.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
Immanuel Christian School
(Baptist)
201 W Graaf Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
7.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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