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#752 of 1,787 private schools in CA

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Stone Ridge Christian School

School · Merced, CA

A private school in Merced, CA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

500 BUENA VISTA DR, Merced, CA 95348

  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,246
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment448
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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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The neighborhood

Where Stone Ridge Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,653/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Merced), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,618

Median home value

$352,700

Median rent

$1,498/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

47.3%

Poverty rate

19.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White53.1%
Hispanic27.5%
Asian7.4%
Two or More6.5%
Black2.7%
Pacific Islander2.0%
Native American0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stone Ridge Christian ElementaryPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–121.8 mi520Compare →
Merced County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified3.3K–122.1 mi895Compare →
Merced Scholars CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–122.9 mi297Compare →
Valley Merced CommunityEnrollment path unverified6.1K–122.9 mi81Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Stone Ridge Christian School is listed in Merced, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Stone Ridge Christian School

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 95348)
36,663
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
31
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 95348; 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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