Very Good
#419 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 23% of private schools
Vista Christian School
Elementary School · Vista, CA
A private elementary school in Vista, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
290 N MELROSE DR, Vista, CA 92083
- 12.5:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Vista Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,187/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,614
Median home value
$607,400
Median rent
$2,104/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92083; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| California Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Vista Academy of Visual and Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 718 | Compare → |
| Breeze Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 762 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vista Christian School is listed in Vista, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Vista Christian School
Vista Christian School is a private elementary school in Vista, CA, serving approximately 175 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Christian School
What grades does Vista Christian School serve?
Vista Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Vista Christian School?
Vista Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Christian School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Vista Christian School rank in CA?
Vista Christian School ranks #419 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Vista Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Vista Christian School a private school?
Yes, Vista Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Vista Christian School a religious school?
Vista Christian School has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Assembly of God
- School Day
- 7.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (760) 525-6086
- Area population (ZIP 92083)
- 37,957
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 92083; 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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