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#1795 of 2,325 private schools in CA

Olive Knolls Christian School

Elementary School

6201 FRUITVALE AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Private
272
Students
15.6:1
Student-Teacher
Pre-K – 8th
Grades Served
Church of the Nazarene
Affiliation

About Olive Knolls Christian School

Olive Knolls Christian School serves 272 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Bakersfield, California. This elementary school maintains a manageable student-teacher ratio of 15.6 to 1 with 17 full-time equivalent teachers, creating opportunities for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school receives a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1332 out of 1790 California schools, placing it in the 26th percentile statewide.

While positioned as a regular public school in the directory, this suggests room for continued academic growth and development among its student body. Located on Fruitvale Avenue in the 93308 zip code area, the school serves a diverse community where the median household income is $54,189 and median home value reaches $284,400. The surrounding neighborhood has a population of 55,150 residents, with 17% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 21.7%, reflecting the economic diversity typical of many Central Valley communities.

Olive Knolls Christian School operates within Bakersfield's large suburban landscape, providing families in this growing region with an educational option that combines traditional elementary programming with the structured environment of a smaller school setting.

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School Details

Religious Affiliation
Church of the Nazarene
Coed Status
coed
School Day Hours
7 hours
Days Per Year
174 days

Compare to Public Schools

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How Olive Knolls Christian School compares to 127 public schools serving similar grades in Bakersfield, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
This School
vs
21.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
272
This School
vs
677
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.0
This School
vs
4.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 22.1% vs 0%
Asian 1.5% vs 0%
Black 0.4% vs 0%
Olive Knolls Christian School Bakersfield Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Olive Knolls Christian School (this school) 5.0
Olive Drive Elementary 4.3
San Lauren Elementary 3.8
Discovery Elementary 5.5
William B. Bimat Elementary 8.2
North Beardsley Elementary 6.3
Norris Middle 4.7
Beardsley Elementary 5.1
Beardsley Junior High 3.6
Wingland Elementary 4.5
Endeavour Elementary 4.9
Almondale Elementary 3.9
Standard Middle 5.0
Standard Elementary 6.3
Freedom Middle 4.1
Fruitvale Junior High 5.4
Norris Elementary 6.2
Veterans Elementary 4.3
Rosedale-North Elementary 5.3
Highland Elementary 4.3
Valley Oaks Charter 5.7

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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

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.6:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,218
🌍 Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 48%
📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Enrollment 272
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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 67.3%
Hispanic 22.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.5%
Native American 1.1%
Black 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6201 FRUITVALE AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Olive Drive Elementary Bakersfield 0.8 mi 4.3
LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE Bakersfield 1.0 mi 5.0
San Lauren Elementary Bakersfield 1.0 mi 3.8
Discovery Elementary Bakersfield 1.3 mi 5.5
William B. Bimat Elementary Bakersfield 1.4 mi 8.2
Centennial High Bakersfield 1.8 mi 3.6
North Beardsley Elementary Bakersfield 1.8 mi 6.3
Vista West Continuation High Bakersfield 2.4 mi 5.2
Norris Middle Bakersfield 2.0 mi 4.7
Beardsley Junior High Bakersfield 2.0 mi 3.6
Beardsley Elementary Bakersfield 2.0 mi 5.1
Endeavour Elementary Bakersfield 2.4 mi 4.9
Wingland Elementary Bakersfield 2.3 mi 4.5
GOLDEN STATE BAPTIST SCHOOLS Bakersfield 2.6 mi 5.0
Almondale Elementary Bakersfield 2.6 mi 3.9
Rock Harbor Academy Bakersfield 2.8 mi 5.0
Fruitvale Junior High Bakersfield 3.2 mi 5.4
North High Bakersfield 2.9 mi 3.5
COUNTRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bakersfield 3.3 mi 5.0
Oppimista School Bakersfield 3.7 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)

Census data for ZIP 93308 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,189

Median Home Value

$284,400

Median Rent

$1,180/mo

Population

55,150

College Educated

17.1%

Homeownership

47%

Avg Commute

22.3 min

Poverty Rate

21.7%

Median Age

35.9

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COUNTRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bakersfield, CA 5.0
Clay Elementary Kingsburg, CA 5.0
Cleminson Elementary Temple City, CA 5.0
Deer Creek Elementary Nevada City, CA 5.0
Del Mar Elementary Santa Cruz, CA 5.0

Homes Near This School

93308

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Median Rent
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
272
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Setting
Large Suburb
County
KERN
Data Year
2022–2023

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How We Rate Schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Olive Knolls Christian School

What grades does Olive Knolls Christian School serve?

Olive Knolls Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Olive Knolls Christian School?

Olive Knolls Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Knolls Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Olive Knolls Christian School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Olive Knolls Christian School rank in CA?

Olive Knolls Christian School is ranked #1795 out of 2,325 private schools in CA.

What is Olive Knolls Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Olive Knolls Christian School has a composite rating of 5.0 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Olive Knolls Christian School a private school?

Yes, Olive Knolls Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Church of the Nazarene affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Olive Knolls Christian School a religious school?

Olive Knolls Christian School has a Church of the Nazarene religious affiliation.

Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2021-22) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2018-2022) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details