Arcata Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–8
Arcata, CA
1700 Union St, Arcata, CA 95521
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 87% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Arcata since at least 2011
Arcata Christian School is a Baptist private school in Arcata, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 103 students and around 16 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 87% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 123 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 103
- Teachers
- 6.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 49 girls, 54 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 123 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of Christian elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 302 Christian elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Arcata Christian School
What grades does Arcata Christian School serve?
Arcata Christian School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Arcata Christian School?
About 103 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Arcata Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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