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#752 of 1,787 private schools in CA

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Stone Ridge Christian School

School

500 BUENA VISTA DR, Merced, CA 95348

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

448

Student-Teacher

14.3:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

448

Student-Teacher

14.3:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#752 of 1,787

In Merced

#1 of 3

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About Stone Ridge Christian School

Stone Ridge Christian School is a private school in Merced, CA. Stone Ridge Christian School serves approximately 448 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Stone Ridge Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.5

This school 6.5 · Average
CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Stone Ridge Christian School 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.

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

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

This School

22:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

448

This School

610

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.5

This School

5.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 27.5% vs 0%

Asian 7.4% vs 0%

Black 2.7% vs 0%

Stone Ridge Christian School Merced Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Stone Ridge Christian School (this school)	—	448	14.3:1	6.5
Come Back Charter	0.4 mi	120	24:1	3.4
Rudolph Rivera Middle	0.4 mi	607	28.9:1	5.4
Rudolph Rivera Elementary	0.4 mi	894	26.3:1	5.2
Merced High	0.5 mi	1,951	23.2:1	4.7
Allan Peterson Elementary	0.9 mi	682	26.2:1	4.4
Luther Burbank Elementary	1.1 mi	727	26:1	7.5
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
John Muir Elementary	1.3 mi	581	25.3:1	3.5
John C. Fremont Elementary	1.4 mi	559	25.4:1	4.5
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary	1.5 mi	732	26.1:1	4.4
Herbert Hoover Middle	1.7 mi	607	26.4:1	5.7
Independence High (Alternative)	1.8 mi	92	7.7:1	6.7
Yosemite High (Continuation)	1.8 mi	355	15.4:1	5.0
Sequoia High	2.0 mi	106	11.8:1	6.3
Ada Givens Elementary	2.0 mi	546	27.3:1	5.1
Merced County Special Education	2.1 mi	895	13:1	3.3
Charles Wright Elementary	2.2 mi	552	24:1	4.1
Leontine Gracey Elementary	2.5 mi	509	22.1:1	6.4
Don Stowell Elementary	2.5 mi	527	24:1	3.5

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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

B- 4.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,246

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 63%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 448

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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 53.1%

Hispanic 27.5%

Asian 7.4%

Two or More 6.5%

Black 2.7%

Pacific Islander 2.0%

Native American 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

500 BUENA VISTA DR, Merced, CA 95348

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Stone Ridge Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. STONE RIDGE CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY (rated 5.8/10, 1.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Merced County Special Education (rated 3.3/10, 2.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Merced, see our Merced schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Come Back Charter Merced	0.4 mi	120	3.4
Rudolph Rivera Middle Merced	0.4 mi	607	5.4
Rudolph Rivera Elementary Merced	0.4 mi	894	5.2
Merced High Merced	0.5 mi	1,951	4.7
Allan Peterson Elementary Merced	0.9 mi	682	4.4
Luther Burbank Elementary Merced	1.1 mi	727	7.5
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle Merced	1.1 mi	630	5.0
Merced City School District Community Day Merced	1.1 mi	31	5.6
John Muir Elementary Merced	1.3 mi	581	3.5
John C. Fremont Elementary Merced	1.4 mi	559	4.5
Herbert Hoover Middle Merced	1.7 mi	607	5.7
Yosemite High (Continuation) Merced	1.8 mi	355	5.0
Independence High (Alternative) Merced	1.8 mi	92	6.7
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary Merced	1.5 mi	732	4.4
Sequoia High Merced	2.0 mi	106	6.3
Our Lady of Mercy Merced	2.0 mi	221	—
Ada Givens Elementary Merced	2.0 mi	546	5.1
Merced County Special Education Merced	2.1 mi	895	3.3
STONE RIDGE CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY Merced	1.8 mi	520	5.8
Charles Wright Elementary Merced	2.2 mi	552	4.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95348 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,618

Median Home Value

$352,700

Median Rent

$1,498/mo

Population

36,663

College Educated

19.3%

Homeownership

47.3%

Avg Commute

26.1 min

Poverty Rate

19.9%

Median Age

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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Independent Study Sojourner Truth Oakland, CA	573	6.5
SOUTHLANDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Rowland Heights, CA	386	6.5
VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Chula Vista, CA	331	6.5
HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Thousand Oaks, CA	408	6.6
Horizon La Quinta, CA	356	6.6
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain Oro Grance, CA	565	6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stone Ridge Christian School

What grades does Stone Ridge Christian School serve?

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

How many students attend Stone Ridge Christian School?

Stone Ridge Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Stone Ridge Christian School is 14.3:1. 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 School rank in CA?

Stone Ridge Christian School ranks #752 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Stone Ridge Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stone Ridge Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 School a private school?

Yes, Stone Ridge Christian School 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 School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 48 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 69 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 448
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 31
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Small City
County: Merced County
Phone: (209) 386-0322

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