Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy

891 North Refugio Road Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Tel: (805) 688-3830 Ext. 223

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 178 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 178 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy
Pre-K	18
Kind	15
1	19
2	15
3	19
4	19
5	16
6	18
7	20
8	19

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Year Founded

1981

School Calendar

Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

178 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

pants or shorts with polo shirts (Boys), pants, shorts or skirts and polo shirts (Girls)

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Christian Schools International (CSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

TennisVolleyball

School Mascot

Eagle

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Middle School Student Council

School Notes

The mission of the Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy is to glorify God by partnering with Christian parents and their churches to inspire, prepare, and safeguard the minds of youth through excellence in Christ-centered education.

MISSION STATEMENT AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The mission of the Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy is to glorify God by partnering with Christian parents and their churches to inspire, prepare, and safeguard the minds of youth through excellence in Christ-centered education.
The purpose of the Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy is to educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God.
SYVCA desires to provide its students with a quality academic education set in the framework of Christian instruction and example. This includes rigorous academic instruction, challenging athletic and recreational activities, competence in computer technology, and creative expression in the fine arts.
SYVCA addresses educational practices from a Christian perspective by allowing our students the opportunity to begin to understand themselves and the world around them from a Christian world view. Some of this education will be formal (chapel, Bible classes and subject integration), and some will simply happen as the faculty and students interact in the normal flow of school activity. The goal is to facilitate the development of the child: academically, physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually. The school employs faculty and administrators who serve as role models in their Christian walk, and who are maturing in both their professional life and their Christian faith.
The Christian Academy is directed by a school board comprised of school parents and Christian community members. While comments and suggestions are appreciated and gratefully received, the board asks for the trust and support of its parents in policy and educational matters that are the prerogative of the school.

Source: Verified school update

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Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

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