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#1242 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Calvary Chapel Christian School

School · Downey, CA

A private school in Downey, CA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

12808 WOODRUFF AVE, Downey, CA 90242

  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
B-5.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index55%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Enrollment566
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Calvary Chapel Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,238

Median home value

$676,100

Median rent

$1,874/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

52.4%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic60.6%
White25.8%
Black6.9%
Asian5.1%
Pacific Islander0.9%
Native American0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Harvest Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–121.4 mi67Compare →
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.4K–122.7 mi289Compare →
Paramount Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.8 mi33Compare →
Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–122.8 mi1,172Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Calvary Chapel Christian School is listed in Downey, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Calvary Chapel Christian School

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 90242)
40,983
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
37.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90242; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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