Very Good
#493 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 28% of private schools
The Pines Christian School
Elementary School · Harbor City, CA
A private elementary school in Harbor City, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
25200 WESTERN AVE, Harbor City, CA 90710
- 12.3:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Pines Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,486
Median home value
$648,600
Median rent
$1,547/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90710; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Harbor City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| St Margaret Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| St Margaret Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 222 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Pines Christian School is listed in Harbor City, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Pines Christian School
The Pines Christian School is a private elementary school in Harbor City, CA, serving approximately 139 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Pines Christian School
What grades does The Pines Christian School serve?
The Pines Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend The Pines Christian School?
The Pines Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pines Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Pines Christian School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Pines Christian School rank in CA?
The Pines Christian School ranks #493 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Pines Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Pines Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Pines Christian School a private school?
Yes, The Pines Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Pines Christian School a religious school?
The Pines Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 192 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 227-9314
- Area population (ZIP 90710)
- 26,777
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 90710; 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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