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The Pines Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5

Harbor City, CA

25200 Western Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710

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

  • Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2015–16

The Pines Christian School is a Christian private school in Harbor City, California, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 133 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 17% since 2015–16. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–5
Students
133
Teachers
11.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
Coed · 66 girls, 67 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 56% of Christian elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 302 Christian elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    114’15–16121’17–18128’19–20139’21–22133’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    K25
    120
    231
    317
    419
    521

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino33%
    Asian24%
    White20%
    Black20%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%

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    Questions about The Pines Christian School

    What grades does The Pines Christian School serve?

    The Pines Christian School serves grades K–5.

    How many students attend The Pines Christian School?

    About 133 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Pines Christian School?

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