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#1347 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Friends Christian Elementary School
Elementary School
5151 LAKEVIEW AVE, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Enrollment
828
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
828
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,347 of 1,787
In Yorba Linda
#5 of 5
public schools
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About Friends Christian Elementary School
Friends Christian Elementary School is a private elementary school in Yorba Linda, CA. Friends Christian Elementary School serves approximately 828 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Friends Christian Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,347 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Friends Christian Elementary 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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Student Demographics
All Schools in Yorba Linda
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Friends Christian Elementary School (this school) | 5.5 |
| Buena Vista Virtual Academy | 8.7 |
| Lakeview Elementary | 7.7 |
| Yorba Linda High | 7.6 |
| Bryant Ranch Elementary | 8.1 |
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
5151 LAKEVIEW AVE, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Friends Christian Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mabel M. Paine Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Placentia), which scores notably higher. Another option is Linda Vista Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Placentia), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lakeview Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Yorba Linda, see our Yorba Linda schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CALVARY CHAPEL ACADEMY Yorba Linda | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Calvary Chapel of Yorba Linda Yorba Linda | 0.5 mi | — |
| Mabel M. Paine Elementary Placentia | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Buena Vista Virtual Academy Yorba Linda | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Linda Vista Elementary Placentia | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Yorba Linda Middle Placentia | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Glenview Elementary Placentia | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Van Buren Elementary Placentia | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Esperanza High Placentia | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Lakeview Elementary Yorba Linda | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Fairmont Elementary Placentia | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Star Homeschool Academy Placentia | 1.4 mi | — |
| Veritas Lux Academy Anaheim | 1.7 mi | — |
| Bernardo Yorba Middle Placentia | 1.5 mi | 6.6 |
| PINE TREE PRESCHOOL MONTESSORI Yorba Linda | 1.6 mi | — |
| Integrity Christian School Anaheim | 1.8 mi | — |
| INTEGRITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Anaheim | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| INDEPENDENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Anaheim | 1.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Rose Drive Elementary Placentia | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Heritage Oak Private Education Yorba Linda | 1.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92886 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$148,170
Median Home Value
$1,062,200
Median Rent
$3,001/mo
Population
49,919
College Educated
55.3%
Homeownership
82.3%
Avg Commute
29.2 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
43.5
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| Abraham Lincoln Paramount, CA | 5.5 |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Colton, CA | 5.5 |
| Bear Mountain Elementary Arvin, CA | 5.5 |
| Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) Duarte, CA | 5.5 |
| Brier Elementary Fremont, CA | 5.5 |
| Charter School of Morgan Hill Morgan Hill, CA | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Friends Christian Elementary School
What grades does Friends Christian Elementary School serve?
Friends Christian Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Friends Christian Elementary School?
Friends Christian Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 828 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends Christian Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Friends Christian Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Friends Christian Elementary School rank in CA?
Friends Christian Elementary School ranks #1,347 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Friends Christian Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Friends Christian Elementary 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 Friends Christian Elementary School a private school?
Yes, Friends Christian Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Friends Christian Elementary School a religious school?
Friends Christian Elementary School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 828
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (714) 524-5240
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