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#1309 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Bethel Christian School

Elementary School

933 COLLEGE VIEW DR, Redding, CA 96003

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

321

Student-Teacher

16.2:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

321

Student-Teacher

16.2:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,309 of 1,787

In Redding

#3 of 5

public schools

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About Bethel Christian School

Bethel Christian School is a private elementary school in Redding, CA. Bethel Christian School serves approximately 321 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Bethel Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,309 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.6 pts below CA schools

5.6

This school 5.6 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Bethel Christian School 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 Bethel Christian School compares to 36 public schools serving similar grades in Redding, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

This School

19.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

321

This School

339

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.6

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 70.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 5.6% vs 0%

Asian 5% vs 0%

Black 2.8% vs 0%

Bethel Christian School Redding Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bethel Christian School (this school)	—	321	16.2:1	5.6
Boulder Creek Elementary	0.9 mi	828	22.4:1	6.5
Phoenix Charter Academy College View	1.2 mi	290	19.3:1	—
Turtle Bay	1.7 mi	764	24.6:1	5.2
Mountain View Middle	1.7 mi	315	17.5:1	7.2
Columbia-East Valley K-6 Community Day	1.7 mi	4	4:1	—
Redding School of the Arts	2.1 mi	629	22.5:1	5.9
Sequoia Middle	2.2 mi	433	21.6:1	6.3
Mistletoe Elementary	2.3 mi	641	22.1:1	6.4
Rocky Point Charter	2.5 mi	179	17.9:1	8.5
Redding STEM Academy	2.5 mi	237	19.8:1	8.5
Shasta County Independent Study	2.5 mi	107	26.8:1	4.8
Shasta County Special Education	2.5 mi	30	10:1	4.4
Cypress Elementary	2.7 mi	209	20.9:1	4.0
Buckeye School of the Arts	2.8 mi	451	15.6:1	4.6
University Preparatory	3.0 mi	1,016	21.6:1	7.9
Parsons Junior High	3.1 mi	495	20.6:1	6.4
Columbia Elementary	3.2 mi	463	20.1:1	7.2
Shasta Meadows Elementary	3.2 mi	325	21.7:1	4.1
Rother Elementary	3.3 mi	271	22.6:1	2.6
Redding Collegiate Academy	3.4 mi	221	31.6:1	7.1

Showing 20 of 36 schools. View all schools in Redding

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+ 4.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,246

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 47%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 321

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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 70.4%

Two or More 15.0%

Hispanic 5.6%

Asian 5.0%

Black 2.8%

Pacific Islander 0.9%

Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

933 COLLEGE VIEW DR, Redding, CA 96003

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bethel Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Redding STEM Academy (rated 8.5/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Boulder Creek Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Mistletoe Elementary (rated 6.4/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Redding, see our Redding schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Boulder Creek Elementary Redding	0.9 mi	828	6.5
Phoenix Charter Academy College View Redding	1.2 mi	290	—
ShadyMontessori Elementary of Shady Oaks Redding	1.8 mi	32	—
Turtle Bay Redding	1.7 mi	764	5.2
Shasta View Academy Alturas	1.7 mi	491	6.7
Mountain View Middle Redding	1.7 mi	315	7.2
Columbia-East Valley K-6 Community Day Redding	1.7 mi	4	—
Mistletoe Elementary Redding	2.3 mi	641	6.4
Sequoia Middle Redding	2.2 mi	433	6.3
Spectrum Center Redding Redding	2.5 mi	22	—
Shasta Charter Academy Redding	2.5 mi	270	9.0
Redding School of the Arts Redding	2.1 mi	629	5.9
Redding Adventist Academy Redding	2.7 mi	67	—
REDDING ADVENTIST ACADEMY Redding	2.7 mi	77	4.9
Cypress Elementary Redding	2.7 mi	209	4.0
Barry Family Household School Redding	2.7 mi	7	—
Redding STEM Academy Redding	2.5 mi	237	8.5
Shasta County Special Education Redding	2.5 mi	30	4.4
Shasta County Independent Study Redding	2.5 mi	107	4.8
Parsons Junior High Redding	3.1 mi	495	6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 96003 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,801

Median Home Value

$370,500

Median Rent

$1,402/mo

Population

44,068

College Educated

27.4%

Homeownership

58.7%

Avg Commute

18.7 min

Poverty Rate

15%

Median Age

40.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bethel Christian School

What grades does Bethel Christian School serve?

Bethel Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bethel Christian School?

Bethel Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Christian School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bethel Christian School rank in CA?

Bethel Christian School ranks #1,309 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Bethel Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethel Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bethel Christian School a private school?

Yes, Bethel Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bethel Christian School a religious school?

Bethel Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 12 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 21 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 24 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 321
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 20
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Other Religious
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Small City
County: Shasta County
Phone: (530) 246-6010

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