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#294 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 16% of private schools
Shield of Faith Christian School
School · EL Monte, CA
A private school in EL Monte, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 10th.
4900 KINGS ROW, EL Monte, CA 91731
- 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Shield of Faith Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,489/100K
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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
$60,887
Median home value
$614,000
Median rent
$1,583/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
35.7%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91731; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–9 | 1.5 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| New Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Temple City AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| San Gabriel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.8 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 294 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shield of Faith Christian School is listed in EL Monte, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shield of Faith Christian School
Shield of Faith Christian School is a private school in EL Monte, CA, serving approximately 41 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shield of Faith Christian School
What grades does Shield of Faith Christian School serve?
Shield of Faith Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.
How many students attend Shield of Faith Christian School?
Shield of Faith Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shield of Faith Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shield of Faith Christian School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shield of Faith Christian School rank in CA?
Shield of Faith Christian School ranks #294 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Shield of Faith Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shield of Faith Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shield of Faith Christian School a private school?
Yes, Shield of Faith Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Shield of Faith Christian School a religious school?
Shield of Faith Christian School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 10th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (626) 453-0338
- Area population (ZIP 91731)
- 28,122
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 91731; 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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