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#1025 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Ventura County Christian School

School

96 MACMILLAN AVE, Ventura, CA 93001

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

159

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

159

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,025 of 1,787

In Ventura

#3 of 7

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About Ventura County Christian School

Ventura County Christian School is a private school in Ventura, CA. Ventura County Christian School serves approximately 159 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Ventura County Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,025 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 159 students, Ventura County 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.

Ventura County 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 Ventura County Christian School compares to 28 public schools serving similar grades in Ventura, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.4:1

This School

24.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

159

This School

544

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 23.9% vs 0%

Black 1.3% vs 0%

Asian 1.3% vs 0%

Ventura County Christian School Ventura Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Ventura County Christian School (this school)	—	159	11.4:1	6.1
Cabrillo Middle	0.2 mi	867	28.9:1	5.5
Lincoln Elementary	0.4 mi	202	25.2:1	3.1
Ventura High	0.5 mi	2,036	24.5:1	5.9
Will Rogers Elementary	0.9 mi	404	25.2:1	6.5
Pierpont Elementary	1.4 mi	293	26.6:1	6.8
Loma Vista Elementary	1.5 mi	404	22.4:1	8.3
Lemon Grove	1.6 mi	304	21.7:1	5.8
Anacapa Middle	1.7 mi	635	24.4:1	6.1
E. P. Foster Elementary	1.8 mi	308	25.7:1	4.7
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts	1.8 mi	548	26.1:1	6.6
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education	1.8 mi	449	21.4:1	4.2
Golden Valley Charter	1.8 mi	502	31.4:1	5.7
Sheridan Way Elementary	1.8 mi	355	25.4:1	5.4
Pacific High	2.0 mi	198	13.2:1	4.1
El Camino High	2.7 mi	218	31.1:1	6.5
Homestead (Alternative)	2.8 mi	49	16.3:1	7.8
Foothill Technology High	2.8 mi	962	28.3:1	7.2
Elmhurst Elementary	2.9 mi	364	21.4:1	4.8
Buena High	3.4 mi	1,685	24.1:1	5.6
Poinsettia Elementary	3.5 mi	359	23.9:1	5.8

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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

B- 4.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 47%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 159

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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 67.9%

Hispanic 23.9%

Two or More 4.4%

Black 1.3%

Asian 1.3%

Native American 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

96 MACMILLAN AVE, Ventura, CA 93001

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ventura County Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Loma Vista Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Pierpont Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HOLY CROSS SCHOOL @ SAN BUENAVENTURA MISSION (rated 6.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Ventura, see our Ventura schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Cabrillo Middle Ventura	0.2 mi	867	5.5
GOLDENWEST MONTESSORI SCHOOLS Ventura	0.4 mi	7	—
Lincoln Elementary Ventura	0.4 mi	202	3.1
Solimar Academy San Buenaventura (ventura)	0.5 mi	7	—
Ventura High Ventura	0.5 mi	2,036	5.9
Will Rogers Elementary Ventura	0.9 mi	404	6.5
Ditch School Ventura	1.3 mi	65	—
Pierpont Elementary Ventura	1.4 mi	293	6.8
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL @ SAN BUENAVENTURA MISSION Ventura	1.3 mi	87	6.8
ST BONAVENTURE HIGH SCHOOL Ventura	1.3 mi	378	5.6
Saint Bonaventure High School Ventura	1.3 mi	412	—
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCHOOL Ventura	1.3 mi	226	4.5
VENTURA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Ventura	1.6 mi	19	—
Lemon Grove Ventura	1.6 mi	304	5.8
Loma Vista Elementary Ventura	1.5 mi	404	8.3
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education Ventura	1.8 mi	449	4.2
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts Ventura	1.8 mi	548	6.6
E. P. Foster Elementary Ventura	1.8 mi	308	4.7
Anacapa Middle Ventura	1.7 mi	635	6.1
Sheridan Way Elementary Ventura	1.8 mi	355	5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,310

Median Home Value

$760,700

Median Rent

$1,881/mo

Population

31,885

College Educated

37.9%

Homeownership

44.7%

Avg Commute

26.5 min

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Median Age

40.8

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ARROYO PACIFIC ACADEMY Arcadia, CA	123	6.1
DP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hemet, CA	176	6.1
Napa Valley Independent Studies Napa, CA	124	6.1
TACK INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY San Diego, CA	160	6.1
ALHADI SCHOOL Bell, CA	140	6.0
BAKERSFIELD ADVENTIST ACADEMY Bakersfield, CA	128	6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ventura County Christian School

What grades does Ventura County Christian School serve?

Ventura County Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Ventura County Christian School?

Ventura County Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ventura County Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ventura County 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 Ventura County Christian School rank in CA?

Ventura County Christian School ranks #1,025 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Ventura County Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ventura County Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ventura County Christian School a private school?

Yes, Ventura County 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 Ventura County Christian School a religious school?

Ventura County Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 83 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 30 Some Transit
Bike Score: 76 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 159
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Ventura County
Phone: (805) 641-0187

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