Valley Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 388 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,810
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Valley Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Valley Christian Academy
Kind	43
1	40
2	43
3	33
4	29
5	29
6	29
7	35
8	34
9	25
10	18
11	15
12	15

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Kindergarten is the largest grade at Valley Christian Academy, with 43 students.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Language-based, Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1967

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Student Body

Total Students

388 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Girls-dresses or skirts, Boys-long pants, collared shirt, short hair

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

Advanced Courses

AP CalculusAP English Language

AP English LiteratureAP Government

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,810

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Tuition Notes

$4,810/year Elementary $5,940/year Junior High $5,300/year High School

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Mr. Christopher Maples

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

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BaseballBasketball

FootballSoftball

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Church ActivitiesCommunity Outreach

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School Notes

Valley Christian Academy is a K-12 Day school founded in 1968.Located on the beautiful Central Coast of California, VCA is aministry of First Baptist Church of Santa Maria. We provide aloving, Christ-centered, college preparatory education. Wemaintain a beautiful campus, complete with classrooms, astate-of-the-art science lab, gym, playgrounds and athleticfields. We also have a preschool on campus for children ages 3-5.

Valley Christian Academy uses A Beka curriculum in itselementary grades, along with Zaner-Bloser Handwriting curriculumand Positive Action Bible curriculum. The elementaryChristmas program is a huge attraction, with all the the studentssinging, and the 6th grade students putting on a dramaticproduction. The tradition of singing Handel's HallelujahChorus is the culmination of the program each year.
A Beka and BJU Press are used in the junior high. Girls'volleyball and basketball, and boys' basketball are available aswell. Electives include choir, drama, and homeeconomics. The JH Drama class puts on a dinner theatre eachyear.
Senior high students use a variety of textbooks ande-books. Some of the electives include yearbook, culinaryarts, drama, intro to programming, art, accounting, teacher's aide,and a variety of AP class offerings. Our students are alsoactive in volleyball, football, basketball, softball andbaseball. Choir and band concerts, as well as the seniorplay, performed in the spring are highlights of the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Valley Christian Academy cost?

Valley Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $4,810 for private students.

What schools are Valley Christian Academy often compared to?

Valley Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Valley Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Valley Christian Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

What sports does Valley Christian Academy offer?

Valley Christian Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Valley Christian Academy's ranking?

Valley Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Valley Christian Academy?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Barbara County, CA is $30,634 for elementary schools and $43,101 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Barbara County, CA is 62% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).