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#1539 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Pacific Christian School
Elementary School · Santa Maria, CA
A private elementary school in Santa Maria, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
3435 SANTA MARIA WAY, Santa Maria, CA 93455
- 20.6:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where Pacific Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,611/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,501
Median home value
$572,700
Median rent
$2,267/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93455; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Shaw ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Joe Nightingale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 387 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pacific Christian School is listed in Santa Maria, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pacific Christian School
Pacific Christian School is a private elementary school in Santa Maria, CA, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,539 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Christian School
What grades does Pacific Christian School serve?
Pacific Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Pacific Christian School?
Pacific Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Christian School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pacific Christian School rank in CA?
Pacific Christian School ranks #1,539 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Pacific Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pacific Christian School a private school?
Yes, Pacific Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Pacific Christian School a religious school?
Pacific Christian School has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Assembly of God
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 934-1253
- Area population (ZIP 93455)
- 44,350
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 93455; 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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