Heights Christian Schools - La Mirada Campus serves children in preschool (ages 2-6) and elementary (grades TK-5th). Most of our students continue on to our junior high campus (grades 6-8).
Heights Christian Schools was first established in 1981. Our school system has grown to include 5 preschools, 3 elementary schools, and a junior high.
Our schools are located in Brea, Chino Hills, La Mirada, and La Habra Heights. Please visit our website for details!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
La Mirada Heights Christian Preschool & Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
440 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Dress Code Enforced
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
- Heights Christian Schools - La Mirada Campus serves children in preschool (ages 2-6) and elementary (grades TK-5th).Most of our students continue on to our junior high campus (grades 6-8). Heights Christian Schools was first established in 1981. Our school system has grown to include 5 preschools, 3 elementary schools, and a junior high. Our schools are located in Brea, Chino Hills, La Mirada, and La Habra Heights. Please visit our website for details!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Mirada Heights Christian Preschool & Continuation School's ranking?
La Mirada Heights Christian Preschool & Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for La Mirada Heights Christian Preschool & Continuation School?
The application deadline for La Mirada Heights Christian Preschool & Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to La Mirada Heights Christian Preschool & Continuation School is Foundation Christian (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Beatitudes Of Our Lord Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Whittier KinderCare (1.1 miles away)
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Heights Christian Schools-bluefield Campus ![Heights Christian Schools-bluefield Campus Photo - Home of the Hawks!]( "Heights Christian Schools-bluefield Campus Photo - Home of the Hawks!")
(Christian)
12900 Bluefield Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 947-3309
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 947-3309
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students
9920 Mills Avenue Whittier
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 694-1879
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 694-1879
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
HCS-La Habra Heights Preschool and Infant Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1225 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 694-6733
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 694-6733
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
13913 Shoemaker Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 921-0336
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 921-0336
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Veritas Classical Academy
(Christian)
1601 W Malvern Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
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Location
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Veritas Classical Academy
(Christian)
1601 W Malvern Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
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Heights Christian Schools-bluefield Campus ![Heights Christian Schools-bluefield Campus Photo - Home of the Hawks!]( "Heights Christian Schools-bluefield Campus Photo - Home of the Hawks!")
(Christian)
12900 Bluefield Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 947-3309
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 947-3309
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students
9920 Mills Avenue Whittier
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 694-1879
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 694-1879
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13913 Shoemaker Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 921-0336
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 921-0336
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Veritas Classical Academy
(Christian)
1601 W Malvern Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
1700 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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9920 Mills Avenue Whittier
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 694-1879
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 694-1879
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
HCS-La Habra Heights Preschool and Infant Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1225 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 694-6733
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 694-6733
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
13913 Shoemaker Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 921-0336
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 921-0336
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
1700 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
2025 East Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6091
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6091
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Beatitudes Of Our Lord Catholic School
(Catholic)
13021 Santa Gertrudes Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 943-3218
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 943-3218
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Heights Christian Schools-bluefield Campus ![Heights Christian Schools-bluefield Campus Photo - Home of the Hawks!]( "Heights Christian Schools-bluefield Campus Photo - Home of the Hawks!")
(Christian)
12900 Bluefield Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 947-3309
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 947-3309
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students
Foundation Christian
(Christian)
14901 Adelfa Dr
La Mirada, CA 90637
(562) 345-5000
La Mirada, CA 90637
(562) 345-5000
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 183 students
Whittier KinderCare ![Whittier KinderCare Photo - Whittier KinderCare Front]( "Whittier KinderCare Photo - Whittier KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
10704 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 947-7100
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 947-7100
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 44 students
15700 Citrustree Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-8812
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-8812
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Foundation Christian
(Christian)
14901 Adelfa Dr
La Mirada, CA 90637
(562) 345-5000
La Mirada, CA 90637
(562) 345-5000
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 183 students
Whittier Christian High School ![Whittier Christian High School Photo - Whittier Christian High School - Equipping the Mind and Spirit]( "Whittier Christian High School Photo - Whittier Christian High School - Equipping the Mind and Spirit")
(Christian)
501 N Beach Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 694-3803
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 694-3803
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Biola Youth Academics 草榴社区 Satellite Program
Alternative School (Christian)
14540 San Cristobal
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 777-4087
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 777-4087
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 157 students
Committed Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
1370 S Euclid St
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Cleta Harder Developmental School
Special Education School
981 N Euclid St
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 334-8823
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 334-8823
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beatitudes Of Our Lord Catholic School
(Catholic)
13021 Santa Gertrudes Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 943-3218
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 943-3218
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Heights Christian Schools-bluefield Campus ![Heights Christian Schools-bluefield Campus Photo - Home of the Hawks!]( "Heights Christian Schools-bluefield Campus Photo - Home of the Hawks!")
(Christian)
12900 Bluefield Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 947-3309
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 947-3309
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students
Foundation Christian
(Christian)
14901 Adelfa Dr
La Mirada, CA 90637
(562) 345-5000
La Mirada, CA 90637
(562) 345-5000
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 183 students
15700 Citrustree Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-8812
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-8812
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
10947 S. Valley Home Avenue
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Location
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Whittier KinderCare ![Whittier KinderCare Photo - Whittier KinderCare Front]( "Whittier KinderCare Photo - Whittier KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
10704 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 947-7100
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 947-7100
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 44 students
Buena Park KinderCare ![Buena Park KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Buena Park KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-5610
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-5610
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
East Whittier UMC Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10005 S. Cole Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 698-1027
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 698-1027
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students Tuition listed
10947 S. Valley Home Avenue
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Eagle Nest Preschool, Toddler & Infant Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14340 Valley View Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 944-8381
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 944-8381
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 90 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15709 East Olive Branch Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11701 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12726 Meadowgreen Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12025 South Grovedale Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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