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Downey Christian School

Elementary School

8219 FLORENCE AVE, Downey, CA 90241

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#888 of 1,787

In Downey

#3 of 6

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About Downey Christian School

Downey Christian School is a private elementary school in Downey, CA. Downey Christian School serves approximately 95 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Downey Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #888 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 95 students, Downey 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.

Downey 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 Downey Christian School compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Downey, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.2:1

This School

21.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

636

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 89.5% vs 0%

Black 8.4% vs 0%

Asian 2.1% vs 0%

Downey Christian School Downey Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Downey Christian School (this school)	—	95	10.2:1	6.3
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle	0.5 mi	1,291	24.8:1	7.5
Gallatin Elementary	0.5 mi	781	26:1	6.6
Price (Maude) Elementary	0.6 mi	787	26.2:1	7.8
Rio Hondo Elementary	0.7 mi	859	24.5:1	7.6
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle	1.0 mi	1,322	27:1	6.0
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary	1.1 mi	673	24:1	8.0
Rio San Gabriel Elementary	1.3 mi	754	24.3:1	7.0
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary	1.4 mi	691	23.8:1	8.0
Alameda Elementary	1.9 mi	757	24.4:1	6.3
Old River Elementary	2.0 mi	589	31:1	6.7
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle	2.0 mi	1,327	24.1:1	6.5
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary	2.2 mi	636	21.9:1	5.6
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle	2.3 mi	1,218	22.6:1	7.0
Woodruff Academy	2.3 mi	15	15:1	—
Imperial Elementary	2.3 mi	684	23.6:1	6.7
Ward (E. W.) Elementary	2.7 mi	625	25:1	5.3
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary	2.8 mi	834	26.1:1	6.9
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary	2.9 mi	642	26.8:1	6.5
Kirby Dorothy Camp	4.8 mi	51	8.5:1	5.5
Rockey Glenn Camp	22.8 mi	32	10.7:1	6.6

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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+ 6.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.2:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,447.5

Diversity & Inclusion

C 3.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 19%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.8 / 10

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Enrollment 95

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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 89.5%

Black 8.4%

Asian 2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

8219 FLORENCE AVE, Downey, CA 90241

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Downey Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Unsworth (Edith) Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Price (Maude) Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Downey, see our Downey schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Around the World Children's Center Downey	0.2 mi	12	—
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL Downey	0.3 mi	272	5.2
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle Downey	0.5 mi	1,291	7.5
Price (Maude) Elementary Downey	0.6 mi	787	7.8
Gallatin Elementary Downey	0.5 mi	781	6.6
CHILDREN'S ACADEMY OF SUCCESS Downey	0.7 mi	17	—
Rio Hondo Elementary Downey	0.7 mi	859	7.6
Creative Beginnings Downey	0.8 mi	71	—
Downey High Downey	0.9 mi	3,936	7.4
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle Downey	1.0 mi	1,322	6.0
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary Downey	1.1 mi	673	8.0
Rio San Gabriel Elementary Downey	1.3 mi	754	7.0
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Downey	1.2 mi	34	6.3
Suva Elementary Bell Gardens	1.4 mi	595	4.7
Warren (Earl) High Downey	1.4 mi	3,471	6.8
Suva Intermediate Bell Gardens	1.5 mi	705	6.0
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary Downey	1.4 mi	691	8.0
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences Pico Rivera	1.6 mi	393	6.1
Alameda Elementary Downey	1.9 mi	757	6.3
Garfield Elementary Bell Gardens	1.7 mi	499	5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90241 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$84,375

Median Home Value

$770,100

Median Rent

$1,884/mo

Population

45,484

College Educated

24.6%

Homeownership

41.3%

Avg Commute

32.7 min

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Median Age

35.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Downey Christian School

What grades does Downey Christian School serve?

Downey Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Downey Christian School?

Downey Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Downey Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Downey Christian School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Downey Christian School rank in CA?

Downey Christian School ranks #888 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Downey Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Downey Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Downey Christian School a private school?

Yes, Downey 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 Downey Christian School a religious school?

Downey Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 80 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 49 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 95
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 9
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 193 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (562) 927-7300

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