Firm Foundation Christian Academy is a Christian co–ed private school in the suburban city of Covina, CA, serving grades K through 12.
The school has an enrollment of 47 students and employs 34 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 1:1.
Approximately 72.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity within the Covina community.
Firm Foundation Christian Academy operates as an alternative school with a focus on a Christian orientation in a large suburban locale.
As a California K–12 private school, it offers small class sizes in a suburban setting near other early education providers in Covina.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
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 Firm Foundation Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Firm Foundation Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Firm Foundation Christian Academy is South Hills Academy (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sacred Heart School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Covina Gateway Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Covina Gateway Montessori School
Montessori School
344 E Rowland St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-0044
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-0044
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Discovery Montessori Preschool Kindergarten
Montessori School
2451 E Garvey Ave N
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 339-6311
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 339-6311
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Ready Set Grow
Daycare / Preschool
525 S Stewart Drive
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
437 W San Bernardino Rd. Room 111, Covina CA 91723
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 967-7153
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 967-7153
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 109 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Preschool ![First Baptist Preschool Photo - First Baptist School, where we learn and grow in the Son!]( "First Baptist Preschool Photo - First Baptist School, where we learn and grow in the Son!")
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
200 N 2nd Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 408 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Margett Pathway Academy
Alternative School
1501 Del Norte St
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 472-5107
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 472-5107
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
762 Cypress St
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-1227
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-1227
4.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Amat Memorial High School ![Bishop Amat Memorial High School Photo - Front Office]( "Bishop Amat Memorial High School Photo - Front Office")
(Catholic)
14301 Fairgrove Ave
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 962-2495
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 962-2495
4.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
360 W Workman St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-7222
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-7222
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
311 S Citrus St
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
West Covina Hills Adventist School ![West Covina Hills Adventist School Photo]( "West Covina Hills Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3528 E Temple Way
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-5005
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-5005
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1220 E Ruddock St
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-0559
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-0559
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
900 W Christopher St
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 960-3079
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 960-3079
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 184 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Covina Gateway Montessori School
Montessori School
344 E Rowland St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-0044
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-0044
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Discovery Montessori Preschool Kindergarten
Montessori School
2451 E Garvey Ave N
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 339-6311
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 339-6311
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Ready Set Grow
Daycare / Preschool
525 S Stewart Drive
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
437 W San Bernardino Rd. Room 111, Covina CA 91723
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 967-7153
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 967-7153
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 109 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Preschool ![First Baptist Preschool Photo - First Baptist School, where we learn and grow in the Son!]( "First Baptist Preschool Photo - First Baptist School, where we learn and grow in the Son!")
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
200 N 2nd Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
463 South Hollenbeck Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6020
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6020
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1941 East Rowland Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-7400
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-7400
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1941 East Workman Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4900
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4900
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
727 South Barranca Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-4000
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-4000
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 South Barranca St.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4600
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4600
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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