Bethel Academy in National City, CA serves 55 students in grades PK through 6 within a suburban community setting.
The school has a Christian orientation with an other religious affiliation and operates as a co鈥揺ducational elementary program.
Bethel Academy maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 with a total of four teachers supporting its enrollment.
The school's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity.
Located in a large suburb, Bethel Academy offers an affordable private education option in the National City area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bethel Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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 Bethel Academy?
The application deadline for Bethel 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 Bethel Academy is Faithful Ambassadors Bible Baptist Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is International Preschool & Kindergarten (1.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
2432 E 18th St
National City, CA 91950
(619) 434-2265
National City, CA 91950
(619) 434-2265
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10
2800 E 4th St
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-9550
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-9550
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 254 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Cristo Rey San Diego High School
(Catholic)
1228 S 38th St
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 432-1899
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 432-1899
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 167 students
Mt. Erie Christian Academy
(Baptist)
504 S 47th St
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 263-1914
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 263-1914
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 45 students
International Preschool & Kindergarten ![International Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Graduation 2009]( "International Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Graduation 2009")
Daycare / Preschool
5940 Winchester Street
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 479-2410
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 479-2410
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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