Winham Street Christian Academy in Salinas, CA serves 28 co鈥揺d students in grades 3 through 11 within a central city community.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 with three teaching staff members providing regular elementary and secondary education.
Affiliated with Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the academy maintains a Christian orientation with other religious affiliation.
Approximately 67% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in this California private school.
As a small school in Salinas, it offers a lower enrollment size compared to nearby schools, supporting a close鈥搆nit educational environment.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-11
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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 Winham Street Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Winham Street Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Winham Street Christian Academy is Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sacred Heart School (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy
(Christian)
160 Pajaro St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-5052
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-5052
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
Palma School ![Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.]( "Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.")
All-boys (Catholic)
919 Iverson St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame High School ![Notre Dame High School Photo]( "Notre Dame High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Palma Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Madonna Del Sasso School
(Catholic)
20 Santa Teresa Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy
(Christian)
160 Pajaro St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-5052
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-5052
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
Palma School ![Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.]( "Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.")
All-boys (Catholic)
919 Iverson St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Notre Dame High School ![Notre Dame High School Photo]( "Notre Dame High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Palma Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hills View Christian School
(Baptist)
674 Harrison Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 442-3548
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 442-3548
6.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Chartwell School ![Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.]( "Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
2511 Numa Watson Road
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
8.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy
(Christian)
160 Pajaro St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-5052
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-5052
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
Palma School ![Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.]( "Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.")
All-boys (Catholic)
919 Iverson St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Madonna Del Sasso School
(Catholic)
20 Santa Teresa Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Anthem Christian School ![Anthem Christian School Photo]( "Anthem Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
345 East Alvin Drive
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-0140
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-0140
2.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Madonna Del Sasso School
(Catholic)
20 Santa Teresa Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
305 Reindollar Ave
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 883-1216
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 883-1216
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2 Justin Ct
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 California St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
726 South Main St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7400
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7400
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Capitol St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 Iverson St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7100
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7100
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 1,082 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 South Wood St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5650
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5650
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 859 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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