Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Central Valley Christian Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Central Valley Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
189 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
25 students
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
20%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Ralph Christie
Admissions Associate
Don Krpalek
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Get Real - Student Prayer GroupIntermural sports
Journalism ClubYouth Ministry Team
School Notes
- The mission of Modesto Adventist Academy is to provide an education of highest quality within a Christ-centered environment.
- It is dedicated to developing the whole person by fostering growth in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and by promoting academic excellence, emotional stability, physical well-being, and social responsibility.
- The mission of Modesto Adventist Academy is to provide an education of highest quality within a Christ-centered environment.
- It is dedicated to developing the whole person by fostering growth in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and by promoting academic excellence, emotional stability, physical well-being, and social responsibility.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Central Valley Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Central Valley Christian Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What sports does Central Valley Christian Academy offer?
Central Valley Christian Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Central Valley Christian Academy's ranking?
Central Valley Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Central Valley Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Central Valley Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 1/17/2015
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