Desert Chapel Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Palm Springs, CA
630 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-College-going
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Christian school in Palm Springs
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Desert Chapel Christian School is a Christian private school in Palm Springs, California, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 226 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 226
- Teachers
- 18.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 99 girls, 127 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 20% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Larger than 66% of Christian schools in California.
- Compared with 221 Christian 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 Desert Chapel Christian School
What grades does Desert Chapel Christian School serve?
Desert Chapel Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Desert Chapel Christian School?
About 226 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Desert Chapel Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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