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Maranatha Christian Schools

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

San Diego, CA

9050 Maranatha Dr, San Diego, CA 92127

Overall grade: A

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

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in San Diego
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 66% since 2011–12
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Maranatha Christian Schools is a Christian private school in San Diego, California, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 855 students and around 13 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 66% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 185 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
855
Teachers
68.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 398 girls, 457 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
185 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 91% of Christian schools in California.
    • Compared with 221 Christian schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    515’11–12549’13–14717’19–20855’21–22855’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K101
    K66
    166
    269
    368
    477
    553
    674
    772
    873
    950
    1066
    1163
    1258

    Student body

    White64%
    Two or more races14%
    Asian11%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Black4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • American Association of Christian Schools

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    What grades does Maranatha Christian Schools serve?

    Maranatha Christian Schools serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Maranatha Christian Schools?

    About 855 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Maranatha Christian Schools?

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