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Echo Ridge Christian School
Elementary School
15504 LIBERTY CIR, Nevada City, CA 95959
Enrollment
49
Student-Teacher
11.1:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
49
Student-Teacher
11.1:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#1,336 of 1,787
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Echo Ridge Christian School
Elementary School in Nevada City · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Echo Ridge Christian School
Echo Ridge Christian School is a private elementary school in Nevada City, CA. Echo Ridge Christian School serves approximately 49 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Echo Ridge Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,336 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 49 students, Echo Ridge 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.
Echo Ridge 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
BetaHow Echo Ridge Christian School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Nevada City, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Echo Ridge Christian School (this school) | 5.5 |
| Earle Jamieson Educational Options | — |
| Nevada County Special Education | 4.9 |
| Seven Hills Intermediate | 6.7 |
| Deer Creek Elementary | 6.9 |
| Forest Charter | 6.6 |
| Twin Ridges Home Study Charter | 7.1 |
| Nevada City School of the Arts | 8.8 |
| Grizzly Hill | 4.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
15504 LIBERTY CIR, Nevada City, CA 95959
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Echo Ridge Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bell Hill Academy (rated 8.7/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Grass Valley), which scores notably higher. Another option is Yuba River Charter (rated 7.9/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Grass Valley), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Twin Ridges Home Study Charter (rated 7.1/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Nevada City, see our Nevada City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Echo Ridge Christian School Nevada City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Nevada Union High Grass Valley | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| North Point Academy Grass Valley | 0.4 mi | 6.5 |
| William & Marian Ghidotti High Grass Valley | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Bitney Prep High Grass Valley | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Seven Hills Intermediate Nevada City | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Earle Jamieson Educational Options Nevada City | 1.4 mi | — |
| Nevada County Special Education Nevada City | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Deer Creek Elementary Nevada City | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Lyman Gilmore Middle Grass Valley | 2.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Grass Valley Charter Grass Valley | 2.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Forest Charter Nevada City | 1.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Margaret G. Scotten Elementary Grass Valley | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Bell Hill Academy Grass Valley | 2.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Mount St. Mary Academy Grass Valley | 2.3 mi | — |
| Yuba River Charter Grass Valley | 2.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Silver Springs High (Continuation) Grass Valley | 2.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Twin Ridges Home Study Charter Nevada City | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning Nevada City | 2.3 mi | 6.3 |
| John Muir Charter Grass Valley | 2.7 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95959 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,509
Median Home Value
$603,200
Median Rent
$1,715/mo
Population
18,017
College Educated
45.4%
Homeownership
77.4%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Median Age
54.2
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| Diamond Valley Elementary Markleeville, CA | 5.5 |
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| SIMI VALLEY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Simi Valley, CA | 5.5 |
| Santa Clara Elementary Santa Paula, CA | 5.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Echo Ridge Christian School
What grades does Echo Ridge Christian School serve?
Echo Ridge Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Echo Ridge Christian School?
Echo Ridge Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Echo Ridge Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Echo Ridge Christian School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Echo Ridge Christian School rank in CA?
Echo Ridge Christian School ranks #1,336 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Echo Ridge Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Echo Ridge Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Echo Ridge Christian School a private school?
Yes, Echo Ridge Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Echo Ridge Christian School a religious school?
Echo Ridge Christian School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Phone
- (530) 265-2057
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