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#89 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 5% of private schools

Fresno Adventist Academy

School

5397 E OLIVE AVE, Fresno, CA 93727

Private

Enrollment

126

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#89 of 1,787

In Fresno

#1 of 7

public schools

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Fresno Adventist Academy

8.0/10

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

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6.5/10

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About Fresno Adventist Academy

Fresno Adventist Academy is a private school in Fresno, CA. Fresno Adventist Academy serves approximately 126 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Fresno Adventist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.7 pts above CA schools
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 126 students, Fresno Adventist 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.

Fresno Adventist 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 Fresno Adventist Academy compares to 180 public schools serving similar grades in Fresno, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
This School
vs
20.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
126
This School
vs
664
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.0
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 23% vs 0%
Hispanic 19% vs 0%
White 18.3% vs 0%
Black 7.1% vs 0%
Fresno Adventist Academy Fresno Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Fresno Adventist Academy (this school) 8.0
Turner Elementary 6.5
Mollie S. Bakman Elementary 5.8
Easterby Elementary 7.6
Kings Canyon Middle 7.1
Ewing Elementary 7.7
Sierra Charter 7.8
Violet Heintz Education Academy 5.3
Ericson Elementary 7.5
Sunnyside High 6.9
Burroughs Elementary 7.6
David L. Greenberg Elementary 8.1
Norseman Elementary 7.1
Mario G. Olmos Elementary 7.0
Ayer Elementary 5.7
Fancher Creek Elementary 6.1
Cambridge Continuation High 4.3
Ann B. Leavenworth 8.1
Scandinavian Middle 7.2
Irwin O. Addicott 4.7
Temperance-Kutner Elementary 5.0

Showing 20 of 180 schools. View all schools in Fresno

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 5.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,386
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 10.0 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 82%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 126
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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)

Asian 23.0%
Hispanic 19.0%
Pacific Islander 19.0%
White 18.3%
Two or More 12.7%
Black 7.1%
Native American 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5397 E OLIVE AVE, Fresno, CA 93727

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Fresno Adventist Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. David L. Greenberg Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Sierra Charter (rated 7.8/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Ewing Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Fresno, see our Fresno schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Fresno Adventist Academy Fresno 0.1 mi
Turner Elementary Fresno 0.3 mi 6.5
Mollie S. Bakman Elementary Fresno 0.7 mi 5.8
Easterby Elementary Fresno 1.0 mi 7.6
Kings Canyon Middle Fresno 1.1 mi 7.1
Sierra Charter Fresno 1.2 mi 7.8
Ewing Elementary Fresno 1.1 mi 7.7
St. Helen Fresno 1.2 mi
ST HELENS SCHOOL Fresno 1.2 mi 6.9
Violet Heintz Education Academy Fresno 1.3 mi 5.3
REMNANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fresno 1.4 mi
Sunnyside High Fresno 1.7 mi 6.9
David L. Greenberg Elementary Fresno 1.8 mi 8.1
Ayer Elementary Fresno 1.9 mi 5.7
Ericson Elementary Fresno 1.6 mi 7.5
Mario G. Olmos Elementary Fresno 1.8 mi 7.0
Burroughs Elementary Fresno 1.8 mi 7.6
Norseman Elementary Fresno 1.8 mi 7.1
Fancher Creek Elementary Fresno 1.9 mi 6.1
Cambridge Continuation High Fresno 2.1 mi 4.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93727 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$82,247

Median Home Value

$370,300

Median Rent

$1,277/mo

Population

83,630

College Educated

23.9%

Homeownership

63%

Avg Commute

22.2 min

Poverty Rate

15.6%

Median Age

31.6

Similar Schools

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School Rating
BEACON DAY SCHOOL La Palma, CA 8.0
ESCONDIDO ADVENTIST ACADEMY Escondido, CA 7.9
VISTA SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA 7.9
Yuba City Independence Academy Yuba City, CA 8.1
Davis School for Independent Study Davis, CA 8.2
EAST BAY GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Emeryville, CA 8.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fresno Adventist Academy

What grades does Fresno Adventist Academy serve?

Fresno Adventist Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Fresno Adventist Academy?

Fresno Adventist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fresno Adventist Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Fresno Adventist Academy is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Fresno Adventist Academy rank in CA?

Fresno Adventist Academy ranks #89 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Fresno Adventist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Fresno Adventist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Fresno Adventist Academy a private school?

Yes, Fresno Adventist Academy 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 Fresno Adventist Academy a religious school?

Fresno Adventist Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
48 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
126
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County

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