Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy in Salinas, CA serves 34 co–ed students in grades 1 through 12, offering a Christian–oriented education in a midsize city setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 2 total teachers providing instruction across all grade levels.
Founded with an Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) affiliation, the school operates as a religious private school with other Christian associations.
The student body is highly diverse, with approximately 97% of students representing students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% for diversity among California private schools.
Located in the heart of Salinas, this private school provides an option for families seeking a small K–12 Christian education program in a city community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy often compared to?
Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Prunedale Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy vs. Prunedale Christian Academy
The nearest high school to Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy is Palma School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart School (0.4 miles away)
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Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Palma School ![Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.]( "Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.")
All-boys (Catholic)
919 Iverson St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Notre Dame High School ![Notre Dame High School Photo]( "Notre Dame High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Palma Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Madonna Del Sasso School
(Catholic)
20 Santa Teresa Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Anthem Christian School ![Anthem Christian School Photo]( "Anthem Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
345 East Alvin Drive
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-0140
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-0140
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
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Palma School ![Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.]( "Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.")
All-boys (Catholic)
919 Iverson St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Notre Dame High School ![Notre Dame High School Photo]( "Notre Dame High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Palma Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hills View Christian School
(Baptist)
674 Harrison Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 442-3548
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 442-3548
5.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
8145 Prunedale North Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 737-8770
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 737-8770
8.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Chartwell School ![Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.]( "Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
2511 Numa Watson Road
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
8.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Palma School ![Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.]( "Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.")
All-boys (Catholic)
919 Iverson St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Madonna Del Sasso School
(Catholic)
20 Santa Teresa Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Anthem Christian School ![Anthem Christian School Photo]( "Anthem Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
345 East Alvin Drive
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-0140
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-0140
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hills View Christian School
(Baptist)
674 Harrison Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 442-3548
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 442-3548
5.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Madonna Del Sasso School
(Catholic)
20 Santa Teresa Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
305 Reindollar Ave
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 883-1216
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 883-1216
8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2 Justin Ct
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Capitol St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Salinas High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
726 South Main St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7400
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7400
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 California St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Washington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 Iverson St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7100
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7100
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 1,082 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Carr Lake Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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