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#1441 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Valley Christian Academy
School · Santa Maria, CA
A private school in Santa Maria, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
2970 SANTA MARIA WAY, Santa Maria, CA 93455
- 18.2:1 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.
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Where Valley Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,611/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,501
Median home value
$572,700
Median rent
$2,267/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93455; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trivium CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Family Partnership CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa MariaCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Orcutt Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 778 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Valley Christian Academy is listed in Santa Maria, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Valley Christian Academy
Valley Christian Academy is a private school in Santa Maria, CA, serving approximately 387 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,441 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Christian Academy
What grades does Valley Christian Academy serve?
Valley Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Christian Academy?
Valley Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian Academy is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Valley Christian Academy rank in CA?
Valley Christian Academy ranks #1,441 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Valley Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Valley Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Valley Christian Academy 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 Valley Christian Academy a religious school?
Valley Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 937-6317
- Area population (ZIP 93455)
- 44,350
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 93455; 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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