Hearthstone Christian in Waterford, CA, serves 28 co鈥揺d students from grades 1 through 12 in a suburban setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 2:1 with 14 teachers supporting its small enrollment.
Founded with a Christian orientation, Hearthstone Christian offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
Tuition and detailed program offerings are aligned with private school standards in California's suburban communities.
Hearthstone Christian's small size provides a distinct educational environment compared to larger nearby schools such as Turlock Christian Junior/Senior High School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hearthstone Christian?
The application deadline for Hearthstone Christian is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Hearthstone Christian is Reyn Franca (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Reyn Franca Annex (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Northwest Montessori School - Pleasant Hill (1.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Northwest Montessori School - Pleasant Hill
Montessori School
278 Sunshine Way
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 669-8305
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 669-8305
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Reyn Franca Annex
Special Education School
2855 Geer Rd
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-2214
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-2214
1.4 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 10 students
Reyn Franca
Special Education School
4041 Main Street
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 668-8594
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 668-8594
1.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1225 Cooper Ave
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 634-7787
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 634-7787
2.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 233 students Tuition listed
Turlock Christian Junior/Senior High School
(Christian)
1619 E Monte Vista Ave
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 771 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Reyn Franca
Special Education School
4041 Main Street
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 668-8594
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 668-8594
1.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
Turlock Christian Junior/Senior High School
(Christian)
1619 E Monte Vista Ave
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 771 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1619 E. Monte Vista Ave./2323 Colorado Ave./2006 E. Tuolumne Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 632-2237
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 632-2237
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stanislaus Academy
Special Education School
2513 Youngstown Rd
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-6415
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-6415
4.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
Faith Home Teen Ranch
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
6643 Faith Home Road
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-0606
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-0606
4.9 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Reyn Franca Annex
Special Education School
2855 Geer Rd
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-2214
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-2214
1.4 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 10 students
Reyn Franca
Special Education School
4041 Main Street
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 668-8594
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 668-8594
1.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1225 Cooper Ave
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 634-7787
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 634-7787
2.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 233 students Tuition listed
Turlock Christian Junior/Senior High School
(Christian)
1619 E Monte Vista Ave
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 771 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1619 E. Monte Vista Ave./2323 Colorado Ave./2006 E. Tuolumne Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 632-2237
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 632-2237
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Northwest Montessori School - Pleasant Hill
Montessori School
278 Sunshine Way
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 669-8305
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 669-8305
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Turlock Christian Junior/Senior High School
(Christian)
1619 E Monte Vista Ave
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 771 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1619 E. Monte Vista Ave./2323 Colorado Ave./2006 E. Tuolumne Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 632-2237
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 632-2237
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hughson Christian School
(Church of Christ)
1519 Tully Rd
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-2874
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-2874
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Tuition listed
Ceres Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 187
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 380-9319
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 380-9319
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4091 North Olive Ave.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-1090
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-1090
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 817 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 West Springer Dr.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
1.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
441 West Linwood Ave.
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 667-9047
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 667-9047
1.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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