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Stone Ridge Christian Elementary

School

2142 E YOSEMITE AVE, Merced, CA 95340

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

520

Student-Teacher

8.6:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

520

Student-Teacher

8.6:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,180 of 1,787

In Merced

#2 of 3

public schools

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About Stone Ridge Christian Elementary

Stone Ridge Christian Elementary is a private school in Merced, CA. Stone Ridge Christian Elementary serves approximately 520 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Stone Ridge Christian Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,180 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.5 pts below CA schools

5.8

This school 5.8 · Average
CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Stone Ridge Christian Elementary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Stone Ridge Christian Elementary 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

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How Stone Ridge Christian Elementary compares to 38 public schools serving similar grades in Merced, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.6:1

This School

22:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

520

This School

610

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.8

This School

5.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.2% vs 0%

Asian 4.4% vs 0%

Black 3.1% vs 0%

Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Merced Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary (this school)	—	520	8.6:1	5.8
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary	0.9 mi	732	26.1:1	4.4
Allan Peterson Elementary	1.0 mi	682	26.2:1	4.4
Merced City School District Community Day	1.1 mi	31	—:1	5.6
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle	1.1 mi	630	30:1	5.0
Luther Burbank Elementary	1.6 mi	727	26:1	7.5
Come Back Charter	1.6 mi	120	24:1	3.4
Merced High	1.8 mi	1,951	23.2:1	4.7
Ada Givens Elementary	1.9 mi	546	27.3:1	5.1
Rudolph Rivera Middle	2.2 mi	607	28.9:1	5.4
Rudolph Rivera Elementary	2.2 mi	894	26.3:1	5.2
Herbert Hoover Middle	2.2 mi	607	26.4:1	5.7
John Muir Elementary	2.4 mi	581	25.3:1	3.5
Charles Wright Elementary	2.7 mi	552	24:1	4.1
Independence High (Alternative)	2.8 mi	92	7.7:1	6.7
Yosemite High (Continuation)	2.8 mi	355	15.4:1	5.0
El Capitan High	2.8 mi	1,811	21.3:1	6.1
Sequoia High	2.8 mi	106	11.8:1	6.3
John C. Fremont Elementary	3.0 mi	559	25.4:1	4.5
Golden Valley High	3.1 mi	1,955	20.6:1	6.0
Weaver Middle	3.1 mi	1,000	22.2:1	5.1

Showing 20 of 38 schools. View all schools in Merced

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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

A- 7.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.6:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,215.5

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 14%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 6.0 / 10

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Enrollment 520

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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)

White 90.2%

Asian 4.4%

Black 3.1%

Native American 2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2142 E YOSEMITE AVE, Merced, CA 95340

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Stone Ridge Christian Elementary may also want to explore other schools in the area. Luther Burbank Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Independence High (Alternative) (rated 6.7/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, STONE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Merced, see our Merced schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary Merced	0.9 mi	732	4.4
Allan Peterson Elementary Merced	1.0 mi	682	4.4
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle Merced	1.1 mi	630	5.0
Merced City School District Community Day Merced	1.1 mi	31	5.6
ST PAUL SCHOOL Merced	1.4 mi	108	5.8
St. Paul Lutheran School Merced	1.4 mi	68	—
Luther Burbank Elementary Merced	1.6 mi	727	7.5
Ada Givens Elementary Merced	1.9 mi	546	5.1
Come Back Charter Merced	1.6 mi	120	3.4
Merced High Merced	1.8 mi	1,951	4.7
STONE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Merced	1.8 mi	448	6.5
Our Lady of Mercy Merced	2.2 mi	221	—
Herbert Hoover Middle Merced	2.2 mi	607	5.7
John Muir Elementary Merced	2.4 mi	581	3.5
Rudolph Rivera Middle Merced	2.2 mi	607	5.4
Rudolph Rivera Elementary Merced	2.2 mi	894	5.2
Charles Wright Elementary Merced	2.7 mi	552	4.1
El Capitan High Merced	2.8 mi	1,811	6.1
Yosemite High (Continuation) Merced	2.8 mi	355	5.0
Independence High (Alternative) Merced	2.8 mi	92	6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95340 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,141

Median Home Value

$383,200

Median Rent

$1,204/mo

Population

38,045

College Educated

26.2%

Homeownership

56.2%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

19.1%

Median Age

31.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stone Ridge Christian Elementary

What grades does Stone Ridge Christian Elementary serve?

Stone Ridge Christian Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Stone Ridge Christian Elementary?

Stone Ridge Christian Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stone Ridge Christian Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Stone Ridge Christian Elementary is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Stone Ridge Christian Elementary rank in CA?

Stone Ridge Christian Elementary ranks #1,180 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Stone Ridge Christian Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Stone Ridge Christian Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Stone Ridge Christian Elementary a private school?

Yes, Stone Ridge Christian Elementary is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Stone Ridge Christian Elementary a religious school?

Stone Ridge Christian Elementary has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 9 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 42 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 520
Gender Split: 63% M / 37% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 61
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 187 days
Setting: Midsize Suburb
County: Merced County
Phone: (209) 383-4727

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