Olive Knolls Christian School
Church of the Nazarene school · Grades K–8
Bakersfield, CA
6600 Lucille Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 186% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Bakersfield since at least 2011
In Bakersfield, California, Olive Knolls Christian School is a Church of the Nazarene private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 300 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 186% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 300
- Teachers
- 18.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 145 girls, 155 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Church of the Nazarene
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 84% 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
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 Olive Knolls Christian School
What grades does Olive Knolls Christian School serve?
Olive Knolls Christian School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Olive Knolls Christian School?
About 300 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Olive Knolls Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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