Mariners Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Costa Mesa, CA
300 Fischer Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Christian school in Costa Mesa
- Serving families in Costa Mesa since at least 2011
In Costa Mesa, California, Mariners Christian School is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 720 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 720
- Teachers
- 50.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 355 girls, 365 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 99% 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
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 Mariners Christian School
What grades does Mariners Christian School serve?
Mariners Christian School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Mariners Christian School?
About 720 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mariners Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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