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#905 of 1,787 private schools in CA

North County Christian School

Elementary School

6225 ATASCADERO AVE, Atascadero, CA 93422

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#905 of 1,787

In Atascadero

#1 of 2

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About North County Christian School

North County Christian School is a private elementary school in Atascadero, CA. North County Christian School serves approximately 82 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. North County Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #905 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 82 students, North County Christian 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.

North County 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How North County Christian School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Atascadero, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.2:1

This School

24.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

432

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 79.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 12.2% vs 0%

Asian 6.1% vs 0%

Black 2.4% vs 0%

North County Christian School Atascadero Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
North County Christian School (this school)	—	82	10.2:1	6.3
Fine Arts Academy	0.4 mi	221	22.1:1	7.3
Atascadero Middle	0.4 mi	855	20.4:1	6.0
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy	1.6 mi	370	23.1:1	5.2
Monterey Road Elementary	1.6 mi	384	27.4:1	7.5
San Gabriel Elementary	1.9 mi	359	27.6:1	7.1
San Benito Elementary	2.2 mi	405	27:1	5.8

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+ 6.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.2:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,330

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 35%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.2 / 10

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Enrollment 82

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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 79.3%

Hispanic 12.2%

Asian 6.1%

Black 2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6225 ATASCADERO AVE, Atascadero, CA 93422

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering North County Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Monterey Road Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is San Gabriel Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Templeton Home (rated 6.4/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Templeton), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Atascadero, see our Atascadero schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Atascadero High Atascadero	0.2 mi	1,114	5.1
Fine Arts Academy Atascadero	0.4 mi	221	7.3
Atascadero Middle Atascadero	0.4 mi	855	6.0
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy Atascadero	1.6 mi	370	5.2
Monterey Road Elementary Atascadero	1.6 mi	384	7.5
San Gabriel Elementary Atascadero	1.9 mi	359	7.1
CHILDRENS HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Atascadero	1.8 mi	56	4.6
San Benito Elementary Atascadero	2.2 mi	405	5.8
Paloma Creek High Atascadero	2.5 mi	84	4.5
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) Atascadero	2.5 mi	166	5.3
ACTS Advanced Christian Training Schools Atascadero	2.6 mi	38	—
Templeton High Templeton	4.6 mi	738	6.6
Eagle Canyon High Templeton	4.7 mi	13	—
Templeton Independent Study High Templeton	4.7 mi	89	4.3
Templeton Home Templeton	4.7 mi	42	6.4
Templeton Middle Templeton	4.8 mi	476	5.9
SANTA LUCIA SCHOOL Templeton	4.6 mi	30	4.9
Templeton Elementary Templeton	4.8 mi	433	6.0
Templeton Hills Adventist School Templeton	5.3 mi	6	—
TEMPLETON HILLS 7TH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Templeton	5.3 mi	20	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93422 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,916

Median Home Value

$692,100

Median Rent

$1,841/mo

Population

33,512

College Educated

31.1%

Homeownership

64.8%

Avg Commute

21.4 min

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Median Age

41.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about North County Christian School

What grades does North County Christian School serve?

North County Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend North County Christian School?

North County Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North County Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at North County Christian School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does North County Christian School rank in CA?

North County Christian School ranks #905 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is North County Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

North County Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is North County Christian School a private school?

Yes, North County 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 North County Christian School a religious school?

North County Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 69 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 49 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 82
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 8
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 190 days
Setting: Small Suburb
County: San Luis Obispo County
Phone: (818) 614-0221

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