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#1728 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Bishop Adventist Christian School

Middle School

730 HOME ST, Bishop, CA 93514

Private

Enrollment

65

Student-Teacher

21.7:1

Score

4.2

Grades

1st – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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Bishop Adventist Christian School

4.2/10

Middle School in Bishop · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Keith B. Bright High (juvenile Hall)

Nearby

0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Home Street Middle

6.2/10

0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Bishop Adventist Christian School

Bishop Adventist Christian School is a private middle school in Bishop, CA. Bishop Adventist Christian School serves approximately 65 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Adventist Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,728 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares2.3 pts below CA schools
  • This school 4.2 · Below Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 65 students, Bishop Adventist Christian School 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.

Bishop Adventist Christian School runs 21.7:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Bishop Adventist 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 Bishop Adventist Christian School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Bishop, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
This School
vs
11.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
65
This School
vs
268
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.2
This School
vs
7.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 7.7% vs 0%
Black 3.1% vs 0%
Asian 1.5% vs 0%
Bishop Adventist Christian School Bishop Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School Rating
Bishop Adventist Christian School (this school) 4.2
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
Bishop Elementary 7.1
Home Street Middle 6.2
Jill Kinmont Boothe
Round Valley Elementary 9.6

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 2.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 21.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 28%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Enrollment 65
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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 81.5%
Hispanic 7.7%
Black 3.1%
Native American 3.1%
Pacific Islander 3.1%
Asian 1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

730 HOME ST, Bishop, CA 93514

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Adventist Christian School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Round Valley Elementary (rated 9.6/10, 10.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bishop Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Big Pine Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 15.5 miles away, in nearby Big Pine), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bishop, see our Bishop schools guide .

Nearby Schools

13 within 29.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall) Bishop 0.3 mi
Home Street Middle Bishop 0.3 mi 6.2
Bishop Elementary Bishop 0.3 mi 7.1
Bishop Union High Bishop 0.3 mi 6.3
Jill Kinmont Boothe Bishop 1.8 mi
Round Valley Elementary Bishop 10.7 mi 9.6
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation) Big Pine 15.4 mi
Bishop Independent Study Big Pine 15.4 mi
Big Pine Elementary Big Pine 15.5 mi 6.9
Big Pine High Big Pine 15.5 mi
Edna Beaman Elementary Benton 31.3 mi
Dyer Elementary School Dyer 29.0 mi 2.1
Esmeralda Virtual High School Dyer 29.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93514 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,695

Median Home Value

$434,900

Median Rent

$1,340/mo

Population

14,961

College Educated

37.1%

Homeownership

72.4%

Avg Commute

16.4 min

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Median Age

44.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Adventist Christian School

What grades does Bishop Adventist Christian School serve?

Bishop Adventist Christian School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend Bishop Adventist Christian School?

Bishop Adventist Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Adventist Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Adventist Christian School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Adventist Christian School rank in CA?

Bishop Adventist Christian School ranks #1,728 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Bishop Adventist Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Adventist Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Adventist Christian School a private school?

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

Is Bishop Adventist Christian School a religious school?

Bishop Adventist Christian School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
58 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
68 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
65
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Inyo County

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