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#1795 of 2,325 private schools in CA
Olive Knolls Christian School
Elementary School
6201 FRUITVALE AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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.
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
BetaHow Olive Knolls Christian School compares to 127 public schools serving similar grades in Bakersfield, CA
Student Demographics
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.
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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
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
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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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Black Butte Elementary Shingletown, CA | 5.0 |
| 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 |
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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
- Phone
- (661) 393-3566
- Data Year
- 2022–2023
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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.