Mother Lode Adventist Jr Academy is a part of a quality worldwide educational system, the second largest private system in North America.
We offer an exceptional educational program that emphasizes the basic fundamentals of education.
We believe that our children should acquire the ability to read with comprehension, spell correctly, write accurately, and speak clearly.
The basics are fundamental in any program; however, the application of these basics to everyday life is the truest application of advanced curriculum.
Our students enjoy six annual ski trips to Dodge Ridge as part of our physical education program.
The cost of ski lessons, rentals, and lift tickets is included in the cost of tuition.
We offer field trip opportunities at all grade levels. We offer band and handbell classes for grades 5-10, and private instrument lessons are available on campus.
Each classroom has an opportunity to learn group singing, and perform at school programs throughout the year.
Our school program includes the best that modern curriculum has to offer within a Christian context.
Our school prides itself in the high academic performance of its students.
Our vision for students includes Biblical principles within a rigorous academic program.
Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy is a place where character, values, physical fitness, essential practical skills, and creative expression is nurtured.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy often compared to?
Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Mother Lode Christian School, Sierra Waldorf School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy?
The application deadline for Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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