School Of Living Awareness in Dunsmuir, CA, is a rural, nonsectarian alternative school serving grades kindergarten through 5 with a total enrollment of 8 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by one full–time teacher.
This California K–5 private school offers a co–educational program in a rural community setting.
Enrollment size and grade span provide a small, focused educational environment for early elementary students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 School Of Living Awareness?
The application deadline for School Of Living Awareness is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to School Of Living Awareness is I AM School (6.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bethel Christian School (41.8 miles away)
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I AM School ![I AM School Photo - Founded in 1936, the "I AM" School, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501(c) registered religious school that is established on the christian-based tenets of the "I AM" Religious Activity. The core element of the "I AM" School's curriculum involves daily instruction in the "I AM" Activity Religious beliefs.]( "I AM School Photo - Founded in 1936, the \"I AM\" School, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501(c) registered religious school that is established on the christian-based tenets of the \"I AM\" Religious Activity. The core element of the \"I AM\" School's curriculum involves daily instruction in the \"I AM\" Activity Religious beliefs.")
(Christian)
118 Siskiyou Ave
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(530) 926-6263
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-6263
6.7 miles
Gr: K-12 Sports: 5
Beacon Hill Christian Academy
(Christian)
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(530) 524-3539
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 524-3539
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Gr: K-9 | 8 students
346 Payne Ln
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(530) 842-7071
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-7071
39.8 miles
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Scott Valley Christian Academy
(Christian)
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Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-4118
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-4118
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Covenant Chapel Bible Academy
(Christian)
910 Knapp St
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1852
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1852
41.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 27 students
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Quick Facts
I AM School ![I AM School Photo - Founded in 1936, the "I AM" School, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501(c) registered religious school that is established on the christian-based tenets of the "I AM" Religious Activity. The core element of the "I AM" School's curriculum involves daily instruction in the "I AM" Activity Religious beliefs.]( "I AM School Photo - Founded in 1936, the \"I AM\" School, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501(c) registered religious school that is established on the christian-based tenets of the \"I AM\" Religious Activity. The core element of the \"I AM\" School's curriculum involves daily instruction in the \"I AM\" Activity Religious beliefs.")
(Christian)
118 Siskiyou Ave
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-6263
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-6263
6.7 miles
Gr: K-12 Sports: 5
Beacon Hill Christian Academy
(Christian)
32439 State Highway 299 E
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 524-3539
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 524-3539
32.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 8 students
Covenant Chapel Bible Academy
(Christian)
910 Knapp St
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1852
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1852
41.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 27 students
N Valley Christian School
(Baptist)
2960 Hartnell Avenue
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 221-5696
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 221-5696
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Redding Christian School
(Christian)
21945 Old 44 Dr
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5600
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5600
44.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 596 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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I AM School ![I AM School Photo - Founded in 1936, the "I AM" School, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501(c) registered religious school that is established on the christian-based tenets of the "I AM" Religious Activity. The core element of the "I AM" School's curriculum involves daily instruction in the "I AM" Activity Religious beliefs.]( "I AM School Photo - Founded in 1936, the \"I AM\" School, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501(c) registered religious school that is established on the christian-based tenets of the \"I AM\" Religious Activity. The core element of the \"I AM\" School's curriculum involves daily instruction in the \"I AM\" Activity Religious beliefs.")
(Christian)
118 Siskiyou Ave
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-6263
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-6263
6.7 miles
Gr: K-12 Sports: 5
Beacon Hill Christian Academy
(Christian)
32439 State Highway 299 E
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 524-3539
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 524-3539
32.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 8 students
346 Payne Ln
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-7071
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-7071
39.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 48 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Scott Valley Christian Academy
(Christian)
13005 N State Highway 3
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-4118
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-4118
40.4 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 18 students
Covenant Chapel Bible Academy
(Christian)
910 Knapp St
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1852
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1852
41.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 27 students
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Miles
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933 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 246-6010
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 246-6010
41.8 miles
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Montessori Children's House Of Shady Oaks
Montessori School
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(530) 222-0355
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-0355
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St. Joseph School ![St. Joseph School Photo]( "St. Joseph School Photo")
(Catholic)
2460 Gold St
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-2302
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-2302
44.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2970 Hartnell Ave
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-2232
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-2232
44.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Sports: 6
Redding Christian School
(Christian)
21945 Old 44 Dr
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5600
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5600
44.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 596 students Avg. class size: 20 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Alternative School
5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4760 Siskiyou Ave.
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4828
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4828
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29373 Main St.
Castella, CA 96017
(530) 235-0101
Castella, CA 96017
(530) 235-0101
5.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 W A Barr Rd.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5800
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5800
5.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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