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#1658 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Faith Christian Academy

School

450 W ELM AVE, Coalinga, CA 93210

Private

Enrollment

95

Student-Teacher

15.6:1

Score

4.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,658 of 1,787

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Faith Christian Academy

4.6/10

School in Coalinga · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Annie E. Cheney Kindergarten

6.8/10

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5.8/10

0.7 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Faith Christian Academy

Faith Christian Academy is a private school in Coalinga, CA. Faith Christian Academy serves approximately 95 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Faith Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,658 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.7 pts below CA schools
  • This school 4.6 · Below Average
  • CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 95 students, Faith Christian 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.

Faith Christian 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Faith Christian Academy compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Coalinga, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
This School
vs
17.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
95
This School
vs
369
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.6
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 68.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 13.7% vs 0%
Faith Christian Academy Coalinga Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Faith Christian Academy (this school) 4.6
Annie E. Cheney Kindergarten 6.8
Coalinga High 5.8
Sunset Elementary 3.8
Cambridge High 5.6
Nell Dawson Elementary 3.8
Henry F. Bishop Elementary 5.6
Miles W. Culwell Community Day
Coalinga Middle 5.2
Chesnut High (Continuation) 3.3

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)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 48%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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

White 68.4%
Two or More 17.9%
Hispanic 13.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

450 W ELM AVE, Coalinga, CA 93210

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Faith Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Annie E. Cheney Kindergarten (rated 6.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Reef Sunset Middle (rated 6.1/10, 15.2 miles away, in nearby Avenal), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Coalinga High (rated 5.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Coalinga, see our Coalinga schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 25.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Annie E. Cheney Kindergarten Coalinga 0.5 mi 6.8
Coalinga High Coalinga 0.7 mi 5.8
Sunset Elementary Coalinga 0.8 mi 3.8
Cambridge High Coalinga 0.8 mi 5.6
Nell Dawson Elementary Coalinga 0.9 mi 3.8
Henry F. Bishop Elementary Coalinga 1.1 mi 5.6
Miles W. Culwell Community Day Coalinga 1.1 mi
Coalinga Middle Coalinga 1.1 mi 5.2
Parkfield Elementary San Miguel 16.8 mi
Reef Sunset Middle Avenal 15.2 mi 6.1
Avenal Elementary Avenal 15.5 mi 4.9
Avenal High Avenal 15.8 mi 5.4
Sunrise High (Continuation) Avenal 16.0 mi
Reef-Sunset Secondary Community Day Avenal 16.0 mi
Huron Middle Huron 15.4 mi 4.5
Tamarack Elementary Avenal 16.4 mi 4.8
Huron Elementary Huron 15.7 mi 4.7
Chesnut High (Continuation) Coalinga 15.7 mi 3.3
Westside Elementary Five Points 22.1 mi 5.1
Cantua Elementary San Joaquin 25.5 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93210 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,850

Median Home Value

$258,300

Median Rent

$1,034/mo

Population

18,975

College Educated

12.4%

Homeownership

52.8%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

21.7%

Median Age

36.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Faith Christian Academy

What grades does Faith Christian Academy serve?

Faith Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Faith Christian Academy?

Faith Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Faith Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Faith Christian Academy is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Faith Christian Academy rank in CA?

Faith Christian Academy ranks #1,658 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Faith Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Faith Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Faith Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Faith Christian Academy 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 Faith Christian Academy a religious school?

Faith Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
77 Very Walkable
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
95
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Fresno County

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