Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Whispering Pines Christian School
About the School
- Whispering Pines Christian School in Plymouth, CA serves 131 co–ed students from kindergarten through eighth grade in a rural setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 11 teachers supporting its elementary and middle school programs.
- As a Christian–affiliated institution, Whispering Pines Christian offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum in a rural community environment.
- The student body includes about 18.55% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this California K–8 private school.
- Located in rural Plymouth, Whispering Pines Christian School provides education options for families seeking a small private school experience in northern California.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
131 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Whispering Pines Christian School?
The application deadline for Whispering Pines Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Whispering Pines Christian School is Independent Trails (6.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Marble Valley Academy (10.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Monarch Montessori (9.4 miles away)
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Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
7315 S Shingle Rd
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-9462
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School (Christian)
9282 Main Street
Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6313
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: NS-10 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
5005 Hillsdale Cirlce
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
1060 Suncast Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0100
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 59 students
Special Education School
4900 Windplay Dr
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 422-0571
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
7315 S Shingle Rd
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-9462
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: NS-10 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
5005 Hillsdale Cirlce
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
Alternative School (Christian)
7006 Rossmore Ln
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 857-9100
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
9697 Dillard Rd
Wilton, CA 95693
(916) 687-7693
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
12420 Pear Ln
Wilton, CA 95693
(916) 687-8329
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: NS-10 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
5005 Hillsdale Cirlce
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
1060 Suncast Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0100
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
Alternative School (Christian)
7006 Rossmore Ln
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 857-9100
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 228 students
Catholic
3115 Tierra De Dios Drive
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 677-3591
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
9697 Dillard Rd
Wilton, CA 95693
(916) 687-7693
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School (Christian)
9282 Main Street
Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6313
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: NS-10 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
5005 Hillsdale Cirlce
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
1060 Suncast Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0100
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 185 students
Daycare / Preschool
5130 Golden Foothill Pkwy
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-8451
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
3959 Park Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 939-0391
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Miller's Hill
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7900 South Shingle Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
5.4 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Latrobe Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7680 South Shingle Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
5.8 miles
Gr: K-3 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Cosumnes River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13580 Jackson Rd.
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 682-2653
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 682-2653
7.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18601 Sherwood
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7800
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7800
9.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
9.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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