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#1345 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Valley Christian Schools
School
17700 DUMONT ST, Cerritos, CA 90703
Enrollment
1,171
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,171
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,345 of 1,787
In Cerritos
#2 of 2
public schools
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Valley Christian Schools
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About Valley Christian Schools
Valley Christian Schools is a private school in Cerritos, CA. Valley Christian Schools serves approximately 1,171 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Valley Christian Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,345 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Valley Christian Schools 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
BetaHow Valley Christian Schools compares to 18 public schools serving similar grades in Cerritos, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Valley Christian Schools (this school) | 5.5 |
| Gahr (Richard) High | 8.4 |
| Bragg Elementary | 8.2 |
| ABC Virtual Academy | 8.8 |
| Juarez (Benito) Elementary | 6.4 |
| Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation) | 6.9 |
| ABC Secondary (Alternative) | — |
| Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle | 8.6 |
| Nixon (Patricia) Elementary | 8.6 |
| Cerritos High | 8.4 |
| Carver (Charles J.) Elementary | 8.9 |
| Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle | 8.4 |
| Wittmann (Helen) Elementary | 8.8 |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary | 8.5 |
| Whitney (Gretchen) High | 8.9 |
| Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary | 7.8 |
| Carmenita Middle | 8.5 |
| Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary | 8.8 |
| Cerritos Elementary | 7.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
17700 DUMONT ST, Cerritos, CA 90703
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Valley Christian Schools may also want to explore other schools in the area. VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS (rated 5.4/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Bellflower), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy (rated 5.4/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Bellflower), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Cerritos, see our Cerritos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Cerritos | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| WONDERLAND PRESCHOOL Bellflower | 0.5 mi | — |
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Bellflower | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Gahr (Richard) High Cerritos | 0.5 mi | 8.4 |
| Esther Lindstrom Elementary Bellflower | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| FECC CHILDREN ACADEMY Cerritos | 0.8 mi | — |
| Mayfair High Bellflower | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| BRIGHT TIME CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER Lakewood | 1.0 mi | — |
| Burbank (Luther) Elementary Artesia | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary Bellflower | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy Bellflower | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Lakewood | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Niemes (John H.) Elementary Artesia | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Southland Christian Academy Bellflower | 1.2 mi | — |
| SOUTHLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bellflower | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Bragg Elementary Cerritos | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Anna M. Glazier Elementary Norwalk | 1.5 mi | 3.8 |
| MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN Artesia | 1.4 mi | — |
| ST BERNARD SCHOOL Bellflower | 1.4 mi | 6.3 |
| St. Bernard Bellflower | 1.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90703 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$133,300
Median Home Value
$906,500
Median Rent
$2,910/mo
Population
48,607
College Educated
56.9%
Homeownership
74.5%
Avg Commute
33.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
47.1
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| RANCHO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Temecula, CA | 5.5 |
| STEVENSON SCHOOL - PEBBLE BEACH CAMPUS Pebble Beach, CA | 5.5 |
| San Joaquin County Community Stockton, CA | 5.5 |
| VILLAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sun Valley, CA | 5.5 |
| California Virtual Academy at Maricopa Simi Valley, CA | 5.4 |
| California Virtual Academy at Sutter Simi Valley, CA | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Valley Christian Schools
What grades does Valley Christian Schools serve?
Valley Christian Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Christian Schools?
Valley Christian Schools has an enrollment of approximately 1,171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian Schools is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Valley Christian Schools rank in CA?
Valley Christian Schools ranks #1,345 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Valley Christian Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Christian Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Schools a private school?
Yes, Valley Christian Schools is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious 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 Schools a religious school?
Valley Christian Schools has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 860-0556
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