Stockdale Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 365 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,265
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Stockdale Christian School
Kind	47
1	38
2	36
3	36
4	37
5	27
6	41
7	53
8	50

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Moderate learning differences

Year Founded

1977

Last Day of School

Thu. May 27, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

365 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,265

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Tuition Notes

Tuition rate listed is for the highest grade offered. Tuition rates vary by grade.

% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,100

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Whitney Yates

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

GolfTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

VEX Robotics

Arts and Music Programs:

BandJazz Band

School Notes

Stockdale Christian School serves boys and girls in grades preschool through eighth.
Stockdale Christian is an interdenominational ministry serving students from more than 75 church fellowships.
Throughout its history, Stockdale Christian has provided a comprehensive-quality program of Christian education.
To accomplish this goal, Stockdale Christian includes prayer and the Bible as key in its curricula, integrating principles of faith, learning, and living.

School Motto: Believe, Achieve, and Serve

Stockdale Christian School's vision is to educate students for eternity.

With the spiritual and academic foundation that students receive at SCS, our aim is to produce students that:

know Christ as their personal savior and can defend their faith
are academically ready for the challenges of high school
know how to impact their world for Christ through service

Our students will enjoy a pleasant learning environment that enables high quality and relevant educational experiences that prepare them for the future. Our prayer is that as adults, they will impact their sphere of influence in the workplace, community, churches, and their families.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Stockdale Christian School cost?

Stockdale Christian School's tuition is approximately $10,265 for private students.

What schools are Stockdale Christian School often compared to?

Stockdale Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Johns Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Stockdale Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Stockdale Christian School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does Stockdale Christian School offer?

Stockdale Christian School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Stockdale Christian School's ranking?

Stockdale Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Stockdale Christian School?

The application deadline for Stockdale Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Stockdale Christian School located?

Stockdale Christian School is located in the West Park Community neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in West Park Community.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

No School- Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Last Day for 6th-8th grades-Early Out ALL

May 21, 2027 (Friday)

Last day for 1st-5th Grade- Early Out

May 27, 2027 (Thursday)

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The average private school tuition in Bakersfield, CA is $16,793 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bakersfield, CA is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).