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Calvary Chapel Christian School

School

12808 WOODRUFF AVE, Downey, CA 90242

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

566

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

566

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,242 of 1,787

In Downey

#5 of 6

public schools

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About Calvary Chapel Christian School

Calvary Chapel Christian School is a private school in Downey, CA. Calvary Chapel Christian School serves approximately 566 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Calvary Chapel Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,242 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.6 pts below CA schools

5.7

This school 5.7 · Average
CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Calvary Chapel 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.

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How Calvary Chapel Christian School compares to 26 public schools serving similar grades in Downey, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

This School

21.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

566

This School

866

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.7

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 60.6% vs 0%

White 25.8% vs 0%

Black 6.9% vs 0%

Asian 5.1% vs 0%

Calvary Chapel Christian School Downey Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Calvary Chapel Christian School (this school)	—	566	13.8:1	5.7
Columbus (Christopher) High	0.3 mi	466	18.6:1	5.6
Woodruff Academy	0.3 mi	15	15:1	—
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary	0.4 mi	636	21.9:1	5.6
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary	0.6 mi	834	26.1:1	6.9
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary	1.1 mi	642	26.8:1	6.5
Alameda Elementary	1.4 mi	757	24.4:1	6.3
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle	1.4 mi	1,218	22.6:1	7.0
Ward (E. W.) Elementary	1.5 mi	625	25:1	5.3
Rio San Gabriel Elementary	1.6 mi	754	24.3:1	7.0
Downey High	1.7 mi	3,936	23.9:1	7.4
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle	1.9 mi	1,322	27:1	6.0
Imperial Elementary	1.9 mi	684	23.6:1	6.7
Warren (Earl) High	2.0 mi	3,471	24.1:1	6.8
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary	2.7 mi	691	23.8:1	8.0
Rio Hondo Elementary	2.8 mi	859	24.5:1	7.6
Gallatin Elementary	2.8 mi	781	26:1	6.6
Old River Elementary	2.8 mi	589	31:1	6.7
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary	2.8 mi	673	24:1	8.0
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle	2.9 mi	1,327	24.1:1	6.5
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle	3.1 mi	1,291	24.8:1	7.5

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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

B- 5.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.1 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 55%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.7 / 10

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Enrollment 566

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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)

Hispanic 60.6%

White 25.8%

Black 6.9%

Asian 5.1%

Pacific Islander 0.9%

Native American 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

12808 WOODRUFF AVE, Downey, CA 90242

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Calvary Chapel Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Lakeside Middle (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Norwalk), which scores notably higher. Another option is Studebaker Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Norwalk), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bellflower High (rated 7.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Bellflower), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Downey, see our Downey schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Calvary Chapel Christian Downey	0.0 mi	619	—
Cedar House Academy Downey	0.0 mi	18	—
Columbus (Christopher) High Downey	0.3 mi	466	5.6
Woodruff Academy Downey	0.3 mi	15	—
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary Downey	0.4 mi	636	5.6
St. Dominic Savio Bellflower	0.6 mi	300	—
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary Downey	0.6 mi	834	6.9
ST DOMINIC SAVIO SCHOOL Bellflower	0.7 mi	296	6.0
ST JOHN BOSCO Bellflower	0.8 mi	756	6.0
New River Elementary Norwalk	0.9 mi	320	4.6
Ernie Pyle Elementary Bellflower	1.1 mi	362	5.6
Studebaker Elementary Norwalk	1.1 mi	424	7.5
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary Downey	1.1 mi	642	6.5
Corvallis Middle Norwalk	1.2 mi	661	5.2
Bellflower High Bellflower	1.4 mi	2,062	7.3
D. D. Johnston Elementary Norwalk	1.2 mi	361	7.1
Lakeside Middle Norwalk	1.3 mi	508	8.8
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary Bellflower	1.5 mi	435	4.9
Rio San Gabriel Elementary Downey	1.6 mi	754	7.0
Alameda Elementary Downey	1.4 mi	757	6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90242 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,238

Median Home Value

$676,100

Median Rent

$1,874/mo

Population

40,983

College Educated

24.2%

Homeownership

52.4%

Avg Commute

29.6 min

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Median Age

37.4

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Compass Charter School of Yolo Thousand Oaks, CA	706	5.7
Golden Valley Charter Ventura, CA	502	5.7
Kern County Community Bakersfield, CA	368	5.7
Pacific View Charter Oceanside, CA	666	5.7
Palmdale Academy Charter Palmdale, CA	751	5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Calvary Chapel Christian School

What grades does Calvary Chapel Christian School serve?

Calvary Chapel Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Calvary Chapel Christian School?

Calvary Chapel Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvary Chapel Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Calvary Chapel Christian School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Calvary Chapel Christian School rank in CA?

Calvary Chapel Christian School ranks #1,242 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Calvary Chapel Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Calvary Chapel Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Calvary Chapel Christian School a private school?

Yes, Calvary Chapel Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Calvary Chapel Christian School a religious school?

Calvary Chapel Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 66 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 61 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 566
Gender Split: 66% M / 34% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 41
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (562) 803-4076

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