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Bethel Christian Schools

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12

Riverside, CA

2425 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92503

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 196% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Riverside since at least 2011

Bethel Christian Schools is a Christian private school in Riverside, California, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 485 students and around 19 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 196% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 174 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
485
Teachers
25.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
18.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 201 girls, 284 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
174 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 48% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 85% of Christian schools in California.
    • Compared with 221 Christian schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    164’11–12184’13–14263’15–16302’17–18347’19–20510’21–22485’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K44
    148
    253
    349
    442
    528
    645
    739
    846
    929
    1025
    1119
    1218

    Student body

    White43%
    Hispanic or Latino38%
    Black8%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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    • 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?
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    Questions about Bethel Christian Schools

    What grades does Bethel Christian Schools serve?

    Bethel Christian Schools serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Bethel Christian Schools?

    About 485 students, with 19 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Bethel Christian Schools?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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