About the School
- Zions Preparatory Academy / Nikola Tesla High School in San Andreas, CA serves students from pre–kindergarten through 11th grade in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
- The school has an enrollment of 15 students and a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 2 teachers.
- Approximately 33% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the rural community.
- As an alternative school, it provides co–educational programs without religious affiliation.
- Located in a rural area of San Andreas, this school offers personalized education options for families seeking small class sizes outside urban centers.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Zions Preparatory Academy / Nikola Tesla High School?
The application deadline for Zions Preparatory Academy / Nikola Tesla High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Zions Preparatory Academy / Nikola Tesla High School is Libertas Academy (10.6 miles away)
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Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Sports: 7
Christian
3710 Whittle Rd
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1175
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3900 CA-4
Vallecito, CA 95251
(209) 736-6394
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
14045 Ponderosa Way
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7773
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Montessori School
23714 State Highway 88
Pioneer, CA 95666
(209) 295-4144
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School (Christian)
9282 Main Street
Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6313
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Sports: 7
Christian
3710 Whittle Rd
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1175
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3900 CA-4
Vallecito, CA 95251
(209) 736-6394
Distance: 21.8 mi
Gr: K-10 | 111 students
Seventh Day Adventist
80 N Forest Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-2855
Distance: 29.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
7315 S Shingle Rd
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-9462
Distance: 29.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 62 students
10055 Valley Home Rd
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 846-1460
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Sports: 7
Christian
3710 Whittle Rd
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1175
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3900 CA-4
Vallecito, CA 95251
(209) 736-6394
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
14045 Ponderosa Way
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7773
Distance: 20.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
19234 Rawhide Road
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-0454
Distance: 21.8 mi
Gr: K-10 | 111 students
Seventh Day Adventist
80 N Forest Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-2855
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Sports: 7
Christian
3710 Whittle Rd
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1175
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
14045 Ponderosa Way
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7773
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Montessori School
23714 State Highway 88
Pioneer, CA 95666
(209) 295-4144
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School (Christian)
9282 Main Street
Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6313
Distance: 20.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
19234 Rawhide Road
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-0454
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calaveras River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888) 686-6257
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888) 686-6257
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Calaveras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 703 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
San Andreas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Lewis Ave.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Gold Strike Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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