Downey Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Downey, CA
8219 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Christian school in Downey
- Smaller classes than 72% of Christian schools in California
In Downey, California, Downey Christian School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 131 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of Christian elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7 hours, 190 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 131
- Teachers
- 14.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 23 girls, 108 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 190 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of Christian elementary schools in California (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 55% 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 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Downey Christian School
What grades does Downey Christian School serve?
Downey Christian School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Downey Christian School?
About 131 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Downey Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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