Shield of Faith Christian School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–12
El Monte, CA
4900 Kings Row, El Monte, CA 91731
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in California
- Growing: enrollment up 54% since 2013–14
Shield of Faith Christian School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in El Monte, California, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 63 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in California. Enrollment has grown about 54% since 2013–14. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 178 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 63
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 28 girls, 35 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in California (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of Christian schools in California.
- Compared with 221 Christian schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
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 Shield of Faith Christian School
What grades does Shield of Faith Christian School serve?
Shield of Faith Christian School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Shield of Faith Christian School?
About 63 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shield of Faith Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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