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#1478 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Mariners Christian School

Elementary School

300 FISCHER AVE, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

744

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

744

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,478 of 1,787

In Costa Mesa

#8 of 9

public schools

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About Mariners Christian School

Mariners Christian School is a private elementary school in Costa Mesa, CA. Mariners Christian School serves approximately 744 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Mariners Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,478 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.0 pts below CA schools

5.2

This school 5.2 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Mariners Christian 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.

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How Mariners Christian School compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Costa Mesa, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.5:1

This School

17.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

744

This School

504

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.2

This School

7.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 72.7% vs 0%

Asian 9.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.6% vs 0%

Black 1.3% vs 0%

Mariners Christian School Costa Mesa Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Mariners Christian School (this school)	—	744	13.5:1	5.2
ACCESS County Community	0.3 mi	1,525	22.8:1	4.5
Orange County Special Education	0.3 mi	353	7.5:1	3.2
Sonora Elementary	1.1 mi	376	19.8:1	8.4
Monte Vista Independent Study	1.4 mi	62	10.3:1	5.9
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles	1.5 mi	428	10.7:1	6.7
California Pacific Charter - San Diego	1.5 mi	280	7.4:1	5.4
Maude B. Davis Elementary	1.5 mi	560	24.3:1	8.9
Paularino Elementary	1.5 mi	356	16.2:1	7.6
Costa Mesa High	1.7 mi	1,761	18.7:1	7.8
College Park Elementary	2.2 mi	471	18.8:1	8.0
Killybrooke Elementary	2.3 mi	445	21.2:1	8.5
Eastbluff Elementary	2.4 mi	380	20:1	7.8
Heinz Kaiser Elementary	2.6 mi	520	20.8:1	9.1
Woodland Elementary	2.8 mi	455	19.8:1	8.0
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle	2.9 mi	514	16.6:1	6.7
Corona del Mar High	2.9 mi	2,042	21.7:1	7.7
California Elementary	3.0 mi	366	19.3:1	9.2
Adams Elementary	3.2 mi	326	15.5:1	8.9
Everett A. Rea Elementary	3.3 mi	346	18.2:1	8.7
Mariners Elementary	3.4 mi	555	19.1:1	8.2

Showing 20 of 34 schools. View all schools in Costa Mesa

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

B- 5.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,197

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 44%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.9 / 10

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Enrollment 744

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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 72.7%

Two or More 12.4%

Asian 9.1%

Hispanic 3.6%

Black 1.3%

Pacific Islander 0.7%

Native American 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

300 FISCHER AVE, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mariners Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Maude B. Davis Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sonora Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Paularino Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Costa Mesa, see our Costa Mesa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Frontiers Academy Costa Mesa	0.3 mi	106	—
FRONTIERS ACADEMY Costa Mesa	0.3 mi	51	7.4
Orange County Special Education Costa Mesa	0.3 mi	353	3.2
ACCESS County Community Costa Mesa	0.3 mi	1,525	4.5
Suncoast Preparatory Academy Newport Beach	0.9 mi	1,067	5.1
NEWPORT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Newport Beach	1.3 mi	9	—
Sonora Elementary Costa Mesa	1.1 mi	376	8.4
Fusion Academy - Newport Beach Irvine	1.1 mi	33	—
FUSION ACADEMY NEWPORT BEACH Irvine	1.1 mi	55	6.2
Taft Elementary Santa Ana	1.4 mi	400	3.4
Francis Academy Santa Ana	1.5 mi	6	—
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Costa Mesa	1.4 mi	492	7.1
Monte Vista Independent Study Costa Mesa	1.4 mi	62	5.9
California Pacific Charter - San Diego Costa Mesa	1.5 mi	280	5.4
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles Costa Mesa	1.5 mi	428	6.7
Back Bay High Costa Mesa	1.7 mi	150	4.9
Maude B. Davis Elementary Costa Mesa	1.5 mi	560	8.9
Paularino Elementary Costa Mesa	1.5 mi	356	7.6
MACBETH ACADEMY Irvine	1.6 mi	92	6.6
Knowledge First Empowerment Academy Irvine	1.6 mi	19	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92626 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$117,627

Median Home Value

$1,037,700

Median Rent

$2,520/mo

Population

50,569

College Educated

46.3%

Homeownership

42%

Avg Commute

22.2 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

37.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Alicia Reyes Elementary Merced, CA	565	5.2
Bassett Street Elementary Lake Balboa, CA	610	5.2
Beamer Elementary Woodland, CA	494	5.2
Bernhard Marks Elementary Dos Palos, CA	479	5.2
Bruce (Robert) Elementary Santa Maria, CA	998	5.2
Calaveras Elementary Hollister, CA	599	5.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mariners Christian School

What grades does Mariners Christian School serve?

Mariners Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Mariners Christian School?

Mariners Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariners Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mariners Christian School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mariners Christian School rank in CA?

Mariners Christian School ranks #1,478 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Mariners Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mariners Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mariners Christian School a private school?

Yes, Mariners Christian School 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 Mariners Christian School a religious school?

Mariners Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 52 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 37 Some Transit
Bike Score: 62 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 744
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 55
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 171 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Orange County
Phone: (714) 437-1700

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