West christian school exists to provide a safe christian education environment that addresses the development of the complete person. Westside christian school does not base its acceptance of students on the basis of race, national origin, physical handicap, or creed.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Westside Christian ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1985
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Per month September-June
Summer Program Cost Notes
Varies due to days and times selected. Please call for more information.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Westside Christian often compared to?
Westside Christian is often viewed alongside schools like St. Mary's Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Westside Christian offer?
Westside Christian offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Westside Christian?
The application deadline for Westside Christian is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Westside Christian is Paraclete High School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shekineh Christian (3.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Palmdale United Methodist Preschool-kindergarten (1.2 miles away)
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45002 Fern Ave
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-6552
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-6552
6.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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45002 Fern Ave
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-6552
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-6552
6.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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Palmdale United Methodist Preschool-kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
39055 10th St W
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 272-1334
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 272-1334
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
41337 10th Street West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 272-0681
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 272-0681
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-K | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Desert Montessori
Montessori School
1030 W Avenue L8
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 262-6066
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 262-6066
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Paraclete High School
(Catholic)
42145 30th St W
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3255
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3255
3.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shekineh Christian
Alternative School (Christian)
42640 Tenth St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-8378
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-8378
3.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Paraclete High School
(Catholic)
42145 30th St W
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3255
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3255
3.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shekineh Christian
Alternative School (Christian)
42640 Tenth St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-8378
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-8378
3.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students
Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
2763 W Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 274-8285
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 274-8285
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Desert Christian School
(Christian)
2340 W Ave J8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 723-7441
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 723-7441
5.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students
Calvary Chapel Christian School
(Christian)
1661 W Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0404
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0404
5.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 27 students
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Location
Miles
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Shekineh Christian
Alternative School (Christian)
42640 Tenth St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-8378
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-8378
3.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students
Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
2763 W Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 274-8285
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 274-8285
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Bethel Christian
(Christian)
3100 W Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-2224
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-2224
4.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 362 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's Catholic School
(Catholic)
1600 E Avenue R4
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-5555
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-5555
4.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 284 students
Calvary Chapel Christian School
(Christian)
1661 W Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0404
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0404
5.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 27 students
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Miles
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Palmdale United Methodist Preschool-kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
39055 10th St W
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 272-1334
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 272-1334
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
41337 10th Street West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 272-0681
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 272-0681
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-K | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Desert Montessori
Montessori School
1030 W Avenue L8
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 262-6066
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 262-6066
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1709 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-3708
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-3708
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
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Daycare / Preschool
43536 22nd St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-3570
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-3570
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 78 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
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1/
Bottom 50%10
39360 Summerwind Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3863
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3863
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
39221 22nd St. West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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39066 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 945 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
39174 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
1.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38737 Ocotillo School Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-9987
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-9987
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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