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Twin Lakes Christian School
Elementary School · Aptos, CA
A private elementary school in Aptos, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2701 CABRILLO COLLEGE DR, Aptos, CA 95003
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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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Where Twin Lakes Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Average487/100K
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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
$140,990
Median home value
$1,154,000
Median rent
$2,548/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95003; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Chrysostom Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Main Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 389 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Twin Lakes Christian School is listed in Aptos, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Twin Lakes Christian School
Twin Lakes Christian School is a private elementary school in Aptos, CA, serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,504 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Twin Lakes Christian School
What grades does Twin Lakes Christian School serve?
Twin Lakes Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Twin Lakes Christian School?
Twin Lakes Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Christian School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Twin Lakes Christian School rank in CA?
Twin Lakes Christian School ranks #1,504 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Twin Lakes Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Twin Lakes Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Twin Lakes Christian School a private school?
Yes, Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes Christian School a religious school?
Twin Lakes Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 465-3301
- Area population (ZIP 95003)
- 24,708
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 95003; 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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