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Valley Christian Schools
School · Bellflower, CA
A private school in Bellflower, CA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
17408 GRAND AVE, Bellflower, CA 90706
- 15.1:1 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 Valley Christian Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,799/100K
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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
$77,602
Median home value
$661,100
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
38.1%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90706; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Flores Home Education Independent Study AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,171 | Compare → |
| Bellflower Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 11 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Valley Christian Schools is listed in Bellflower, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Valley Christian Schools
Valley Christian Schools is a private school in Bellflower, CA, serving approximately 1,172 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,402 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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 1,172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian Schools is 15.1:1. 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 #1,402 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Valley Christian Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Christian Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Calvinist 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 Calvinist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Calvinist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 860-0556
- Area population (ZIP 90706)
- 77,396
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 90706; 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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