Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Firm Foundation Christian Academy
About the School
- Firm Foundation Christian Academy is a Christian co–ed private school in the suburban city of Covina, CA, serving grades K through 12.
- The school has an enrollment of 47 students and employs 34 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 1:1.
- Approximately 72.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity within the Covina community.
- Firm Foundation Christian Academy operates as an alternative school with a focus on a Christian orientation in a large suburban locale.
- As a California K–12 private school, it offers small class sizes in a suburban setting near other early education providers in Covina.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Firm Foundation Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Firm Foundation Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Firm Foundation Christian Academy is South Hills Academy (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sacred Heart School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Covina Gateway Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Montessori School
344 E Rowland St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-0044
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Montessori School
2451 E Garvey Ave N
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 339-6311
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 S Stewart Drive
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 109 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Specialized Curriculum
437 W San Bernardino Rd. Room 111, Covina CA 91723
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 967-7153
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
200 N 2nd Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Alternative School
1501 Del Norte St
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 472-5107
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
762 Cypress St
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-1227
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
14301 Fairgrove Ave
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 962-2495
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
360 W Workman St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-7222
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
311 S Citrus St
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
3528 E Temple Way
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-5005
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of Christ
1220 E Ruddock St
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-0559
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 184 students
Catholic
900 W Christopher St
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 960-3079
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Montessori School
344 E Rowland St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-0044
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Montessori School
2451 E Garvey Ave N
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 339-6311
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 S Stewart Drive
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 109 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Specialized Curriculum
437 W San Bernardino Rd. Room 111, Covina CA 91723
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 967-7153
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
200 N 2nd Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
463 South Hollenbeck Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6020
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6020
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1941 East Rowland Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-7400
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-7400
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1941 East Workman Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4900
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4900
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
727 South Barranca Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-4000
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-4000
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 South Barranca St.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4600
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4600
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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