Very Good
#238 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 13% of private schools
Los Altos Christian Schools
School
625 MAGDALENA AVE, Los Altos Hills, CA 94024
Enrollment
191
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Enrollment
191
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#238 of 1,787
In Los Altos Hills
#1 of 2
public schools
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Los Altos Christian Schools
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About Los Altos Christian Schools
Los Altos Christian Schools is a private school in Los Altos Hills, CA. Los Altos Christian Schools serves approximately 191 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-11th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Los Altos Christian Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 191 students, Los Altos Christian Schools 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.
At 8.2:1 students to teachers, Los Altos Christian Schools sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Los Altos Christian Schools 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.
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Los Altos Hills
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Los Altos Christian Schools (this school) | 7.5 |
| Gardner Bullis Elementary | 9.3 |
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
625 MAGDALENA AVE, Los Altos Hills, CA 94024
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Los Altos Christian Schools may also want to explore other schools in the area. Springer Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Mountain View), which scores notably higher. Another option is Covington Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Los Altos), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Benjamin Bubb Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Mountain View), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Altos Hills, see our Los Altos Hills schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Private–Lower Campus Los Altos | 0.4 mi | — |
| Ventana School Los Altos | 0.3 mi | — |
| VENTANA SCHOOL Los Altos | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Loyola Elementary Los Altos | 0.4 mi | 9.1 |
| HERITAGE ACADEMY Los Altos | 0.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Springer Elementary Mountain View | 0.9 mi | 9.5 |
| Covington Elementary Los Altos | 0.9 mi | 9.4 |
| ST NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Los Altos Hills | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL Mountain View | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Waldorf School of the Peninsula Los Altos | 1.2 mi | — |
| WALDORF SCHOOL OF THE PENINSULA Los Altos | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior High Los Altos | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| MIRAMONTE SCHOOL Los Altos | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Canterbury Christian School Los Altos | 1.6 mi | — |
| Almond Elementary Los Altos | 1.7 mi | 8.8 |
| ST SIMON Los Altos | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Montclaire Elementary Los Altos | 1.5 mi | 8.7 |
| Saint Simon Parish School Los Altos | 1.5 mi | — |
| GREEN CHINESE SCHOOL Los Altos | 1.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Benjamin Bubb Elementary Mountain View | 1.6 mi | 9.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94024 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
23,673
College Educated
85.1%
Homeownership
88.1%
Avg Commute
24.4 min
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Median Age
47.8
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (650) 948-3738
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