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Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy

School

1316 SHAFTER RD, Bakersfield, CA 93313

Private

Enrollment

56

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,257 of 1,787

In Bakersfield

#8 of 13

public schools

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Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy

5.7/10

School in Bakersfield · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Christ Centered Church Bakersfield / Gideon Academy

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About Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy

Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy is a private school in Bakersfield, CA. Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy serves approximately 56 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,257 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.6 pts below CA schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 56 students, Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon 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.

Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon 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.

Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy compares to 147 public schools serving similar grades in Bakersfield, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
This School
vs
21.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
56
This School
vs
841
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 82.1% vs 0%
White 17.9% vs 0%
Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy Bakersfield Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy (this school) 5.7
General Shafter Elementary 8.6
McKee Middle 7.8
Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 8.1
Panama Elementary 7.0
Golden Valley High 6.8
Horizon Elementary 5.0
Stonecreek Junior High 8.0
Ridgeview High 6.3
Leon H. Ollivier Middle 8.5
Valle Verde Elementary 6.0
Granite Pointe Elementary 7.6
Berkshire Elementary 3.8
Douglas J. Miller Elementary 7.2
Lakeside 4.5
Del Oro High
Roy W. Loudon Elementary 7.0
Raffaello Palla Elementary 6.2
Fairview Elementary 5.5
Greenfield Community
W. A. Kendrick Elementary 8.6

Showing 20 of 147 schools. View all schools in Bakersfield

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)
B 5.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,455
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 29%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Enrollment 56
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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 82.1%
White 17.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1316 SHAFTER RD, Bakersfield, CA 93313

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. General Shafter Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is W. A. Kendrick Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 5.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Leon H. Ollivier Middle (rated 8.5/10, 4.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bakersfield, see our Bakersfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Christ Centered Church Bakersfield / Gideon Academy Bakersfield 0.0 mi
General Shafter Elementary Bakersfield 0.3 mi 8.6
McKee Middle Bakersfield 3.5 mi 7.8
Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 Bakersfield 3.6 mi 8.1
Golden Valley High Bakersfield 3.9 mi 6.8
Horizon Elementary Bakersfield 4.1 mi 5.0
Panama Elementary Bakersfield 3.8 mi 7.0
Leon H. Ollivier Middle Bakersfield 4.4 mi 8.5
Stonecreek Junior High Bakersfield 4.4 mi 8.0
Valle Verde Elementary Bakersfield 4.6 mi 6.0
Ridgeview High Bakersfield 4.4 mi 6.3
Granite Pointe Elementary Bakersfield 4.6 mi 7.6
Berkshire Elementary Bakersfield 4.8 mi 3.8
Raffaello Palla Elementary Bakersfield 5.5 mi 6.2
Del Oro High Bakersfield 5.4 mi
Douglas J. Miller Elementary Bakersfield 5.2 mi 7.2
Fairview Elementary Bakersfield 5.6 mi 5.5
Roy W. Loudon Elementary Bakersfield 5.5 mi 7.0
Greenfield Community Bakersfield 5.7 mi
W. A. Kendrick Elementary Bakersfield 5.8 mi 8.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93313 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$93,396

Median Home Value

$349,800

Median Rent

$1,857/mo

Population

60,331

College Educated

21.5%

Homeownership

77.7%

Avg Commute

26.3 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Median Age

31.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy

What grades does Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy serve?

Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy?

Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy rank in CA?

Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy ranks #1,257 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy 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 Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy a private school?

Yes, Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy is a private coeducational school with a Pentecostal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy a religious school?

Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
4 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
56
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Pentecostal
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
194 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kern County

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