School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1897
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Phoenix School/rebekah Children's Services in Gilroy, CA, serves 18 students in grades 8 through 12 in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
- Founded in 1897, the school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for school history based on its founding date.
- The special education program maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, with 2 teachers serving the enrolled students.
- The student body is racially diverse, with approximately 83% of students represented as students of color.
- This co–educational school participates in other school associations and is located in a small suburban community near Gilroy.
- School Motto: Helping. Healing. Caring.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Phoenix School/rebekah Children's Services?
The application deadline for Phoenix School/rebekah Children's Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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