Planada Christian Academy in Planada, CA, offers co–ed education for grades 1 through 12 in an urban/large town setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 11 students with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by one teacher.
Planada Christian Academy is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and follows a religious orientation identified as Other Religious.
Approximately 36% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some demographic diversity within the small enrollment.
The academy operates alongside other nearby private schools within 10 miles, including Harest Christian School and St.
Paul School, providing K–12 education options in the Planada and Merced area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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 Planada Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Planada Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Planada Christian Academy is Harest Christian School (2.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harest Christian School
(Christian)
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
St. Paul School ![St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.]( "St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Merced Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
436 W 21st St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Highland Preparatory School
Alternative School (Christian)
1292 Estes Dr
Le Grand, CA 95333
(805) 264-4161
Le Grand, CA 95333
(805) 264-4161
9.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harest Christian School
(Christian)
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Highland Preparatory School
Alternative School (Christian)
1292 Estes Dr
Le Grand, CA 95333
(805) 264-4161
Le Grand, CA 95333
(805) 264-4161
9.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Principal
(Assembly of God)
1683 5th St
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-5691
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-5691
16.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Grace Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
7200 Central Ave.
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 358-0452
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 358-0452
18.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 104 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harest Christian School
(Christian)
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
St. Paul School ![St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.]( "St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Highland Preparatory School
Alternative School (Christian)
1292 Estes Dr
Le Grand, CA 95333
(805) 264-4161
Le Grand, CA 95333
(805) 264-4161
9.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary ![Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo - Our 2023 Track Team boys Midget Relay team!]( "Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo - Our 2023 Track Team boys Midget Relay team!")
(Christian)
2738 Dan Ward Rd
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harest Christian School
(Christian)
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
St. Paul School ![St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.]( "St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Merced Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
436 W 21st St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary ![Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo - Our 2023 Track Team boys Midget Relay team!]( "Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo - Our 2023 Track Team boys Midget Relay team!")
(Christian)
2738 Dan Ward Rd
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12961 E. Le Grand Rd.
Le Grand, CA 95333
(209) 382-0202
Le Grand, CA 95333
(209) 382-0202
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9525 East Broderick St.
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0351
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0351
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
161 South Plainsburg Rd.
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0768
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0768
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3708 South Plainsburg Rd.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 389-4707
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 389-4707
4.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13071 East Le Grand Rd.
Le Grand, CA 95333
(209) 389-4515
Le Grand, CA 95333
(209) 389-4515
5.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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