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Christ the King Catholic School

Elementary School

195 BRANDON RD # B, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

309

Student-Teacher

16.3:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

309

Student-Teacher

16.3:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#737 of 1,787

In Pleasant Hill

#2 of 2

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About Christ the King Catholic School

Christ the King Catholic School is a private elementary school in Pleasant Hill, CA. Christ the King Catholic School serves approximately 309 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Christ the King Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #737 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.3 pts above CA schools

6.5

This school 6.5 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Christ the King Catholic 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 Christ the King Catholic School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Pleasant Hill, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.3:1

This School

24.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

309

This School

576

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.5

This School

5.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 45.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 20.4% vs 0%

Asian 4.5% vs 0%

Black 1.3% vs 0%

Christ the King Catholic School Pleasant Hill Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Christ the King Catholic School (this school)	—	309	16.3:1	6.5
Strandwood Elementary	0.3 mi	600	25:1	5.8
Sequoia Elementary	0.5 mi	594	28.3:1	6.1
Sequoia Middle	0.6 mi	835	25.3:1	6.4
Horizons School: Independent Study	0.9 mi	216	12:1	6.6
Pleasant Hill Middle	0.9 mi	719	24.8:1	6.1
Pleasant Hill Elementary	1.0 mi	646	30.8:1	5.0
Gregory Gardens Elementary	1.1 mi	384	27.4:1	4.9
Valley View Middle	1.4 mi	785	23.1:1	6.2
Valhalla Elementary	1.4 mi	686	28.6:1	6.5
Fair Oaks Elementary	1.5 mi	297	21.2:1	3.1

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 16.3:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 67%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 309

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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 45.3%

Two or More 27.8%

Hispanic 20.4%

Asian 4.5%

Black 1.3%

Native American 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

195 BRANDON RD # B, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Christ the King Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Valhalla Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Sequoia Elementary (rated 6.1/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Strandwood Elementary (rated 5.8/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Pleasant Hill, see our Pleasant Hill schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Christ the King Elementary Pleasant Hill	0.1 mi	324	—
Strandwood Elementary Pleasant Hill	0.3 mi	600	5.8
Sequoia Elementary Pleasant Hill	0.5 mi	594	6.1
Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy Pleasant Hill	0.6 mi	117	—
PLEASANT HILL ADVENTIST ACADEMY Pleasant Hill	0.6 mi	107	7.8
Sequoia Middle Pleasant Hill	0.6 mi	835	6.4
Pleasant Hill Elementary Pleasant Hill	1.0 mi	646	5.0
Pleasant Hill Middle Pleasant Hill	0.9 mi	719	6.1
Horizons School: Independent Study Pleasant Hill	0.9 mi	216	6.6
Prospect High (Continuation) Pleasant Hill	0.9 mi	75	5.2
Gregory Gardens Elementary Pleasant Hill	1.1 mi	384	4.9
College Park High Pleasant Hill	1.3 mi	1,997	6.5
Grayson Creek Academy Pleasant Hill	1.4 mi	6	—
Valhalla Elementary Pleasant Hill	1.4 mi	686	6.5
Valley View Middle Pleasant Hill	1.4 mi	785	6.2
WELLSPRING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC Walnut Creek	1.5 mi	38	6.7
Wellspring Educational Services Inc Walnut Creek	1.5 mi	42	—
Contra Costa Christian Schools Walnut Creek	1.7 mi	295	—
CONTRA COSTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Walnut Creek	1.7 mi	350	7.3
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Walnut Creek	1.6 mi	31	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94523 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$142,622

Median Home Value

$1,038,400

Median Rent

$2,479/mo

Population

34,789

College Educated

55.9%

Homeownership

63.5%

Avg Commute

30.3 min

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Median Age

42.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christ the King Catholic School

What grades does Christ the King Catholic School serve?

Christ the King Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Christ the King Catholic School?

Christ the King Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ the King Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Christ the King Catholic School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christ the King Catholic School rank in CA?

Christ the King Catholic School ranks #737 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Christ the King Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Christ the King Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Christ the King Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Christ the King Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic 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 the King Catholic School a religious school?

Christ the King Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 69 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 27 Some Transit
Bike Score: 75 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 309
Gender Split: 45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 19
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Contra Costa County
Phone: (925) 685-1109

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