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#2000 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Southland Christian Academy

Elementary School

16400 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706

Private
113
Students
14.1:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 6th
Grades Served
#2000 of 3,177 in CA

About Southland Christian Academy

Southland Christian Academy is an private elementary school in Bellflower, CA 90706. The school serves approximately 113 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7/10, placing it in the 37.1th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $77,602, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 12 public schools in Bellflower, Southland Christian Academy rates higher overall (5.7 vs 4.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Southland Christian Academy compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Bellflower, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
This School
vs
22.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
113
This School
vs
427
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
4.8
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Southland Christian Academy (this school) 5.7
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy 4.2
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary 3.2
Washington Elementary 4.1
Ramona Elementary 2.9
Ernie Pyle Elementary 5.0
Thomas Jefferson Elementary 5.7
Craig Williams Elementary 4.8
Albert Baxter Elementary 4.5
Esther Lindstrom Elementary 4.4
Bellflower Alternative Education Center 5.7
Stephen Foster Elementary 7.7
Intensive Learning Center 5.9

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+ 3.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.1:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 113
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

16400 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
SOUTHLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bellflower 0.0 mi 5.7
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy Bellflower 0.6 mi 4.2
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary Bellflower 0.7 mi 3.2
Bellflower High Bellflower 0.7 mi 5.2
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Bellflower 0.8 mi 5.7
ST BERNARD SCHOOL Bellflower 0.8 mi 5.7
St. Bernard Bellflower 0.8 mi 5.7
Washington Elementary Bellflower 0.8 mi 4.1
WONDERLAND PRESCHOOL Bellflower 0.9 mi 5.7
Ernie Pyle Elementary Bellflower 1.0 mi 5.0
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Bellflower 1.1 mi 5.7
Anna M. Glazier Elementary Norwalk 1.1 mi 3.9
Ramona Elementary Bellflower 1.0 mi 2.9
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Cerritos 1.2 mi 8.4
ADVENTIST UNION SCHOOL Bellflower 1.1 mi 5.7
Adventist Union School Bellflower 1.1 mi 5.7
Somerset High Bellflower 1.1 mi 6.8
Mayfair High Bellflower 1.4 mi 4.6
VALLEY CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Cerritos 1.4 mi 8.4
ST JOHN BOSCO Bellflower 1.5 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90706 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,602

Median Home Value

$661,100

Median Rent

$1,771/mo

Population

77,396

College Educated

20.1%

Homeownership

38.1%

Avg Commute

29.6 min

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Median Age

35.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Southland Christian Academy

What grades does Southland Christian Academy serve?

Southland Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Southland Christian Academy?

Southland Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southland Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Southland Christian Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Southland Christian Academy rank in CA?

Southland Christian Academy is ranked #2000 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Southland Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Southland Christian Academy has a composite rating of 5.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Southland Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Southland Christian Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details