Bethany School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

Q: Does Bethany School offer a summer program?

Yes, Bethany School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Bethany School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1947

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

60%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

20 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Bethany Uniform shirts with khaki or navy bottoms

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please contact our office for the current tuition information (562)597-2814 or go to our website (www.bethany.school) for current tuition rates. Scholarship applications are available in January 2027 and will be open for the 2027-2028 school year.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer Camp 2024 Registration will be available on our Website www.Bethany.school in March 2024.

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Bethany Elementary School - Mrs. Tonia Z. Hill, Principal

Admissions Associate

Mrs. Diane Golden

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

Volleyball

School Mascot

Bulldog

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Science ClubSoccer Shots

Spanish ClubSpeech Meet

Spelling Bee

Arts and Music Programs:

Meet the Masters Art ProgramPerforming Arts Class

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Webby Dance

School Notes

We are a private Christian school accredited by W.A.S.C. (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) serving students in preschool through 8th grade in the Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and Cypress areas.
Our high-performing school offers a well-rounded Christian education in small classes of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities.
We foster an environment where students grow spiritually, academically, socially, and physically to learn about their place in this world and become what God has made them to be.
This is combined with our Future Focused Education.
Please contact the school directly for more information:

We are a private Christian school serving students in preschool through 8th grade in the Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and Cypress areas. Founded in 1947, Bethany School is fully accredited by both ACSI and WASC (Association of Christian Schools International and Western Association of Schools and Colleges). Our high-performing school offers a well-rounded Christian education in small classes of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. Our small school size provides us with a true sense of family, affording us the opportunity to provide not only a well-rounded academic instruction but also to teach children and their families about God, His Word, His son Jesus Christ, and about the working of the Holy Spirit in our lives. At Bethany School, we foster an environment where students grow spiritually, academically, socially, and physically to learn about their place in this world and become what God has made them to be.This is combined with our Future Focused Education. Kindergarten through 2nd grade students are given a broad exposure to interests and careers. Students in grades 3-5 build strategies to develop personal skills. And in middle school, teachers enable students to plot a course for their future. We also provide an opportunity for students to learn to make real-life connections to classroom learning through classroom iPads and Chromebooks, arts, hands-on activities, and field trips. Bethany students take part in daily Bible instruction as well as weekly chapel. Extracurricular activities include afterschool clubs and sports, the Meet the Masters Art program, travel weeks for 4th - 8th grades, and much more. In addition, we also provide a full-day kindergarten program, before and afterschool daycare, and summer enrichment programs for preschool through 8th grade.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Bethany School?

The acceptance rate of Bethany School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

Does Bethany School offer a summer program?

Yes, Bethany School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does Bethany School offer?

Bethany School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football and Volleyball.

What is Bethany School's ranking?

Bethany School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Bethany School?

The application deadline for Bethany School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Bethany School located?

Bethany School is located in the Stratford Square neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Stratford Square.

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The average private school tuition in Long Beach, CA is $11,715 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Long Beach, CA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).