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#238 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 13% of private schools

Los Altos Christian Schools

School · Los Altos Hills, CA

A private school in Los Altos Hills, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 11th.

Private

625 MAGDALENA AVE, Los Altos Hills, CA 94024

  • 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A-7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,196.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index66%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment191
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Los Altos Christian Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 16Minimal Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average408/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Altos Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$250,001

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,501/mo

College educated

85.1%

Homeownership

88.1%

Poverty rate

2.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White44.0%
Asian36.6%
Hispanic8.9%
Two or More6.8%
Black3.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
German Intl School of Silicon ValleyPrivate · tuition7.0PK–123.3 mi464Compare →
Achieve Inc.Private · tuition8.23–124.3 mi56Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Los Altos Christian Schools is listed in Los Altos Hills, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Los Altos Christian Schools

Los Altos Christian Schools is a private school in Los Altos Hills, CA, serving approximately 191 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Los Altos Christian Schools

What grades does Los Altos Christian Schools serve?

Los Altos Christian Schools serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.

How many students attend Los Altos Christian Schools?

Los Altos Christian Schools has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Altos Christian Schools?

The student-teacher ratio at Los Altos Christian Schools is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Los Altos Christian Schools rank in CA?

Los Altos Christian Schools ranks #238 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Los Altos Christian Schools's MySchoolScout rating?

Los Altos Christian Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Los Altos Christian Schools a private school?

Yes, Los Altos Christian Schools 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 Los Altos Christian Schools a religious school?

Los Altos Christian Schools has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Enrollment
191
Gender Split
60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Santa Clara County
Area population (ZIP 94024)
23,673
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
47.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94024; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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