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#1378 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Mount Calvary Lutheran School

Elementary School

3961 ALTA MESA DR, Redding, CA 96002

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

7.5:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

7.5:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,378 of 1,787

In Redding

#4 of 5

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About Mount Calvary Lutheran School

Mount Calvary Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Redding, CA. Mount Calvary Lutheran School serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount Calvary Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,378 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.8 pts below CA schools

5.4

This school 5.4 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 30 students, Mount Calvary Lutheran School 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 7.5:1 students to teachers, Mount Calvary Lutheran School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Mount Calvary Lutheran 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 Mount Calvary Lutheran School compares to 36 public schools serving similar grades in Redding, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.5:1

This School

19.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

339

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.4

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 6.7% vs 0%

Black 3.3% vs 0%

Asian 3.3% vs 0%

Mount Calvary Lutheran School Redding Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Mount Calvary Lutheran School (this school)	—	30	7.5:1	5.4
Alta Mesa Elementary	0.4 mi	287	19.1:1	5.9
Shasta Meadows Elementary	1.2 mi	325	21.7:1	4.1
Lassen View Elementary	1.6 mi	435	22.9:1	6.8
Redding Collegiate Academy	1.6 mi	221	31.6:1	7.1
PACE Academy	1.6 mi	35	8.8:1	6.8
Rother Elementary	1.7 mi	271	22.6:1	2.6
Parsons Junior High	1.8 mi	495	20.6:1	6.4
Mistletoe Elementary	2.2 mi	641	22.1:1	6.4
Columbia Elementary	2.5 mi	463	20.1:1	7.2
Shasta County Juvenile Court	2.6 mi	36	12:1	6.7
Bonny View Elementary	2.6 mi	329	23.5:1	6.9
Stellar Charter	2.6 mi	259	18.5:1	7.6
Redding Community Day	2.6 mi	11	5.5:1	—
Juniper	2.9 mi	236	19.7:1	5.2
Pacheco Elementary	3.1 mi	385	16.7:1	6.8
Redding School of the Arts	3.2 mi	629	22.5:1	5.9
Monarch Learning Center	3.2 mi	90	18:1	7.8
Cypress Elementary	3.2 mi	209	20.9:1	4.0
Sequoia Middle	3.5 mi	433	21.6:1	6.3
Boulder Creek Elementary	3.6 mi	828	22.4:1	6.5

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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

A- 8.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.1 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 3.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 24%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

D 1.4 / 10

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Enrollment 30

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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 86.7%

Hispanic 6.7%

Black 3.3%

Asian 3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3961 ALTA MESA DR, Redding, CA 96002

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mount Calvary Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Columbia Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PACE Academy (rated 6.8/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lassen View Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Redding, see our Redding schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Mount Calvary Christian Academy Redding	0.0 mi	31	—
Alta Mesa Elementary Redding	0.4 mi	287	5.9
Shasta Meadows Elementary Redding	1.2 mi	325	4.1
Enterprise High Redding	1.3 mi	1,158	7.3
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL REDDING Redding	1.3 mi	112	6.1
REDDING ADVENTIST ACADEMY Redding	1.8 mi	77	4.9
Redding Adventist Academy Redding	1.8 mi	67	—
Redding Collegiate Academy Redding	1.6 mi	221	7.1
PACE Academy Redding	1.6 mi	35	6.8
California Heritage Youthbuild Academy II Redding	1.7 mi	108	2.8
Lassen View Elementary Redding	1.6 mi	435	6.8
Rother Elementary Redding	1.7 mi	271	2.6
Barry Family Household School Redding	2.1 mi	7	—
Parsons Junior High Redding	1.8 mi	495	6.4
Mistletoe Elementary Redding	2.2 mi	641	6.4
ShadyMontessori Elementary of Shady Oaks Redding	2.6 mi	32	—
Columbia Elementary Redding	2.5 mi	463	7.2
Pacheco Elementary Redding	3.1 mi	385	6.8
Redding School of the Arts Redding	3.2 mi	629	5.9
Redding Community Day Redding	2.6 mi	11	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 96002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$74,230

Median Home Value

$347,500

Median Rent

$1,281/mo

Population

34,023

College Educated

22.3%

Homeownership

61.5%

Avg Commute

16.2 min

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Median Age

38.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mount Calvary Lutheran School

What grades does Mount Calvary Lutheran School serve?

Mount Calvary Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Mount Calvary Lutheran School?

Mount Calvary Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Calvary Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Calvary Lutheran School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mount Calvary Lutheran School rank in CA?

Mount Calvary Lutheran School ranks #1,378 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Mount Calvary Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Calvary Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mount Calvary Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Mount Calvary Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Mount Calvary Lutheran School a religious school?

Mount Calvary Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 11 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 40 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 30
Gender Split: 40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 4
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Shasta County
Phone: (530) 221-2451

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