Below Average

#1582 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Valley Christian School

Elementary School

1350 DISCOVERY ST, San Marcos, CA 92078

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

134

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Enrollment

134

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,582 of 1,787

In San Marcos

#2 of 2

public schools

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About Valley Christian School

Valley Christian School is a private elementary school in San Marcos, CA. Valley Christian School serves approximately 134 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Valley Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,582 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.3 pts below CA schools

4.9

This school 4.9 · Below Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 134 students, Valley Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Valley 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Valley Christian School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in San Marcos, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.4:1

This School

22.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

134

This School

752

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.9

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 89.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.5% vs 0%

Asian 2.2% vs 0%

Black 0.7% vs 0%

Valley Christian School San Marcos Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Valley Christian School (this school)	—	134	11.4:1	4.9
Discovery Elementary	0.5 mi	687	22.2:1	8.3
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II	0.7 mi	82	16.4:1	5.6
La Mirada Academy	0.9 mi	897	20.9:1	4.9
San Marcos Middle	1.8 mi	987	21.9:1	6.2
San Marcos Elementary	1.9 mi	599	21.4:1	4.2
San Elijo Elementary	2.1 mi	846	24.2:1	7.2
North Coastal Consortium Schools	2.1 mi	50	7.1:1	5.8
San Elijo Middle	2.2 mi	1,482	26.9:1	5.8
Paloma Elementary	2.2 mi	742	26.5:1	7.7
Double Peak	2.5 mi	1,198	24:1	7.3
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego	2.9 mi	237	26.3:1	8.1
Richland Elementary	3.8 mi	869	24.8:1	7.4
Twin Oaks Elementary	4.1 mi	706	22.8:1	4.5
Woodland Park Middle	4.2 mi	1,179	23.6:1	5.3
Knob Hill Elementary	4.6 mi	726	23.4:1	5.8

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 6.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Instructional Commitment

D 1.2 / 10

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School Day Length 6.3 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 630

Diversity & Inclusion

C 3.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 19%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 134

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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 89.6%

Hispanic 7.5%

Asian 2.2%

Black 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1350 DISCOVERY ST, San Marcos, CA 92078

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Valley Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Discovery Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Paloma Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Double Peak (rated 7.3/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Marcos, see our San Marcos schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
High Tech Middle North County San Diego	0.2 mi	332	8.4
High Tech High North County San Diego	0.2 mi	401	8.5
High Tech Elementary North County San Diego	0.3 mi	445	3.1
San Marcos High San Marcos	0.4 mi	3,201	5.7
Discovery Elementary San Marcos	0.5 mi	687	8.3
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II San Marcos	0.7 mi	82	5.6
La Mirada Academy San Marcos	0.9 mi	897	4.9
ST JOSEPH ACADEMY San Marcos	1.2 mi	359	6.0
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary Vista	1.9 mi	600	5.5
San Marcos Middle San Marcos	1.8 mi	987	6.2
San Elijo Elementary San Marcos	2.1 mi	846	7.2
San Elijo Middle San Marcos	2.2 mi	1,482	5.8
Paloma Elementary San Marcos	2.2 mi	742	7.7
San Marcos Elementary San Marcos	1.9 mi	599	4.2
North Coastal Consortium Schools San Marcos	2.1 mi	50	5.8
Kid's Town Montessori School Vista	2.5 mi	12	—
KIDS TOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Vista	2.5 mi	31	7.2
Sanderling Waldorf School Vista	2.4 mi	122	—
Carrillo Elementary Carlsbad	2.3 mi	756	6.7
Double Peak San Marcos	2.5 mi	1,198	7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92078 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$114,905

Median Home Value

$874,000

Median Rent

$2,468/mo

Population

53,542

College Educated

48.3%

Homeownership

71.3%

Avg Commute

27.7 min

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Median Age

38.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Valley Christian School

What grades does Valley Christian School serve?

Valley Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Valley Christian School?

Valley Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Valley Christian School rank in CA?

Valley Christian School ranks #1,582 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Valley Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 School a private school?

Yes, Valley 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 Valley Christian School a religious school?

Valley Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 63 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 56 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment: 134
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Baptist
School Day: 6.3 hours
Days Per Year: 100 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: San Diego County
Phone: (760) 744-0207

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