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#1064 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Bella Vista Christian Academy

Elementary School

1635 CHESTER DR, Tracy, CA 95376

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

191

Student-Teacher

18:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

191

Student-Teacher

18:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,064 of 1,787

In Tracy

#3 of 4

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About Bella Vista Christian Academy

Bella Vista Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Tracy, CA. Bella Vista Christian Academy serves approximately 191 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. Bella Vista Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,064 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 191 students, Bella Vista Christian Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Bella Vista Christian Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bella Vista Christian Academy compares to 28 public schools serving similar grades in Tracy, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

This School

21.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

191

This School

486

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

5.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 49.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 16.2% vs 0%

Asian 16.2% vs 0%

Black 5.2% vs 0%

Bella Vista Christian Academy Tracy Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bella Vista Christian Academy (this school)	—	191	18:1	6.0
McKinley Elementary	0.2 mi	445	21.2:1	5.5
Monte Vista Middle	0.2 mi	715	18.8:1	6.4
Tracy Independent Study Charter	0.6 mi	317	18.6:1	3.2
Duncan-Russell Community Day	0.7 mi	10	5:1	—
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary	0.7 mi	606	22.4:1	4.5
Central Elementary	0.8 mi	426	21.3:1	5.4
Primary Charter	0.9 mi	404	20.2:1	8.4
Discovery Charter	0.9 mi	366	22.9:1	5.0
North Elementary	1.0 mi	731	21.5:1	4.9
Louis J. Villalovoz Elementary	1.0 mi	412	21.7:1	5.8
Art Freiler	1.1 mi	766	21.9:1	6.0
Earle E. Williams Middle	1.2 mi	757	20.5:1	5.4
South/West Park Elementary	1.4 mi	809	21.9:1	5.8
Louis A. Bohn Elementary	1.7 mi	372	21.9:1	4.5
George Kelly Elementary	2.1 mi	926	22.6:1	6.8
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary	2.1 mi	549	22.9:1	6.3
Wanda Hirsch Elementary	2.3 mi	406	23.9:1	5.1
Monticello Elementary	2.7 mi	658	26.3:1	7.1
Tom Hawkins Elementary	3.2 mi	918	22.4:1	5.4
Anthony C. Traina Elementary	3.2 mi	805	24.4:1	5.6

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention

C 3.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,218

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 69%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 191

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 49.2%

Hispanic 16.2%

Asian 16.2%

Two or More 10.5%

Black 5.2%

Pacific Islander 2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1635 CHESTER DR, Tracy, CA 95376

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bella Vista Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Primary Charter (rated 8.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST BERNARDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, WEST VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.0/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Tracy, see our Tracy schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
McKinley Elementary Tracy	0.2 mi	445	5.5
Monte Vista Middle Tracy	0.2 mi	715	6.4
Merrill F. West High Tracy	0.3 mi	2,066	6.2
Duncan-Russell Community Day Tracy	0.7 mi	10	—
George and Evelyn Stein Continuation Tracy	0.7 mi	123	6.1
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary Tracy	0.7 mi	606	4.5
Tracy Independent Study Charter Tracy	0.6 mi	317	3.2
WEST VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tracy	0.8 mi	155	6.0
ST BERNARDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tracy	0.7 mi	159	6.5
TRACY SDA SCHOOL Tracy	0.8 mi	23	—
Central Elementary Tracy	0.8 mi	426	5.4
Tracy Seventh-day Adventist Christian Tracy	0.8 mi	15	—
Louis J. Villalovoz Elementary Tracy	1.0 mi	412	5.8
North Elementary Tracy	1.0 mi	731	4.9
Millennium Charter Tracy	0.9 mi	484	7.6
Discovery Charter Tracy	0.9 mi	366	5.0
Primary Charter Tracy	0.9 mi	404	8.4
Earle E. Williams Middle Tracy	1.2 mi	757	5.4
Art Freiler Tracy	1.1 mi	766	6.0
South/West Park Elementary Tracy	1.4 mi	809	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95376 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$103,493

Median Home Value

$588,200

Median Rent

$2,023/mo

Population

54,853

College Educated

19.1%

Homeownership

60.6%

Avg Commute

40.7 min

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Median Age

33.9

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ARMENIAN SISTERS' ACADEMY Montrose, CA	117	6.0
Beresford Elementary San Mateo, CA	212	6.0
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Costa Mesa, CA	222	6.0
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA	202	6.0
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GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Lake Forest, CA	178	6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bella Vista Christian Academy

What grades does Bella Vista Christian Academy serve?

Bella Vista Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bella Vista Christian Academy?

Bella Vista Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Christian Academy is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bella Vista Christian Academy rank in CA?

Bella Vista Christian Academy ranks #1,064 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Bella Vista Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Bella Vista Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bella Vista Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Bella Vista Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bella Vista Christian Academy a religious school?

Bella Vista Christian Academy has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 46 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 46 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 191
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Teachers (FTE): 11
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 174 days
Setting: Small Suburb
County: San Joaquin County
Phone: (209) 835-7438

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