Valley Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Santa Maria, CA
2970 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BCollege-going
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Santa Maria, California, Valley Christian Academy is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 355 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 355
- Teachers
- 22.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 190 girls, 165 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 25% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 76% of Christian schools in California.
- Compared with 221 Christian schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Association of Christian Schools
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 Valley Christian Academy
What grades does Valley Christian Academy serve?
Valley Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Valley Christian Academy?
About 355 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Valley Christian Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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