Below Average
#1690 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Mother Lode Christian School
Elementary School · Tuolumne, CA
A private elementary school in Tuolumne, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
18393 GARDNER AVE, Tuolumne, CA 95379
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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
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Where Mother Lode Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,072/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,113
Median home value
$404,500
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Lode Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Summerville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Soulsbyville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Curtis Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 422 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mother Lode Christian School is listed in Tuolumne, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mother Lode Christian School
Mother Lode Christian School is a private elementary school in Tuolumne, CA, serving approximately 177 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,690 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mother Lode Christian School
What grades does Mother Lode Christian School serve?
Mother Lode Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mother Lode Christian School?
Mother Lode Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mother Lode Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mother Lode Christian School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mother Lode Christian School rank in CA?
Mother Lode Christian School ranks #1,690 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mother Lode Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mother Lode Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mother Lode Christian School a private school?
Yes, Mother Lode 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 Mother Lode Christian School a religious school?
Mother Lode Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tuolumne County
- Phone
- (209) 928-4126
- Area population (ZIP 95379)
- 3,821
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 95379; 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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