Very Good
#44 of 186 private schools in OR
Top 23% of private schools
Morning Star Christian School
Elementary School · Bend, OR
A private elementary school in Bend, OR serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
19741 BAKER RD, Bend, OR 97702
- 9.9:1 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 OR.
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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 OR
Test scores
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Where Morning Star 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bend), 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
$89,094
Median home value
$620,600
Median rent
$1,825/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97702; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Meadow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Pine Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| R E Jewell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Seven Peaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.3private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 204 | 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.
Morning Star Christian School is listed in Bend, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Morning Star Christian School
Morning Star Christian School is a private elementary school in Bend, OR, serving approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 186 private schools in OR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morning Star Christian School
What grades does Morning Star Christian School serve?
Morning Star Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Morning Star Christian School?
Morning Star Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morning Star Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morning Star Christian School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Morning Star Christian School rank in OR?
Morning Star Christian School ranks #44 of 186 private schools in OR.
What is Morning Star Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morning Star Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Morning Star Christian School a private school?
Yes, Morning Star 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 Morning Star Christian School a religious school?
Morning Star Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Deschutes County
- Phone
- (541) 382-5091
- Area population (ZIP 97702)
- 53,114
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 97702; 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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