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#1357 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Santa Fe Springs Christian
Elementary School
11434 OTTO ST, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,357 of 1,787
In Santa Fe Springs
#1 of 3
public schools
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About Santa Fe Springs Christian
Santa Fe Springs Christian is a private elementary school in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Santa Fe Springs Christian serves approximately 163 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Santa Fe Springs Christian has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,357 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 163 students, Santa Fe Springs Christian 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.
Santa Fe Springs Christian 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
BetaHow Santa Fe Springs Christian compares to the 5 public schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Santa Fe Springs
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Santa Fe Springs Christian (this school) | 5.5 |
| Santa Fe High | 7.9 |
| Lake Center Middle | 8.6 |
| Lakeview Elementary | 6.7 |
| Jersey Avenue Elementary | 7.1 |
| Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary | 7.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
11434 OTTO ST, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santa Fe Springs Christian may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cresson Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Norwalk), which scores notably higher. Another option is William W. Orr Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Norwalk), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lakeland Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Norwalk), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Santa Fe Springs, see our Santa Fe Springs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Springs Christian School Santa Fe Springs | 0.1 mi | — |
| Santa Fe High Santa Fe Springs | 0.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Lake Center Middle Santa Fe Springs | 0.3 mi | 8.6 |
| St. Pius X Parish School Santa Fe Springs | 0.4 mi | — |
| Lakeview Elementary Santa Fe Springs | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| ST PIUS X PARISH SCHOOL Santa Fe Springs | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Cresson Elementary Norwalk | 0.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Lakeside Middle Norwalk | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Lakeland Elementary Norwalk | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| William W. Orr Elementary Norwalk | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Studebaker Elementary Norwalk | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Jersey Avenue Elementary Santa Fe Springs | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary Santa Fe Springs | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| New Harvest Christian Norwalk | 1.4 mi | — |
| NEW HARVEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Norwalk | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Paddison Elementary Norwalk | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| JOYLAND PRESCHOOL Norwalk | 1.5 mi | — |
| Birney Tech Academy Pico Rivera | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Rio San Gabriel Elementary Downey | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle Downey | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90670 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,830
Median Home Value
$624,000
Median Rent
$1,908/mo
Population
18,255
College Educated
23.4%
Homeownership
62.9%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
39.4
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|---|---|
| Banta Elementary Tracy, CA | 5.5 |
| CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Morgan Hill, CA | 5.5 |
| Farmington Elementary Farmington, CA | 5.5 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Riverside, CA | 5.5 |
| Lafayette Elementary San Diego, CA | 5.5 |
| MARIA REGINA Gardena, CA | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Fe Springs Christian
What grades does Santa Fe Springs Christian serve?
Santa Fe Springs Christian serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Santa Fe Springs Christian?
Santa Fe Springs Christian has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Springs Christian?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Springs Christian is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Santa Fe Springs Christian rank in CA?
Santa Fe Springs Christian ranks #1,357 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Santa Fe Springs Christian's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Fe Springs Christian has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Santa Fe Springs Christian a private school?
Yes, Santa Fe Springs Christian is a private coeducational school with a Pentecostal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Santa Fe Springs Christian a religious school?
Santa Fe Springs Christian has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Pentecostal
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 868-2263
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