Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool (2026-27 Profile)

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Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool

16311 S Western Ave Gardena, CA 90247

Tel: (310) 527-0348

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 170 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 170 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Assembly of God

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool
Nursery	55
Pre-K	45
Kind	24
1	15
2	9
3	13
4	6
5	3

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Year Founded

1969

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

School Motto

Excellence In Education

Student Body

Total Students

170 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

34:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$60.00 Preschool Registration $60.00 Material Fee $125.00 Registration (K-5th) $180.00 Material Fee (K-5th)

Summer Program Cost

$600

Admissions Director

Kim Purnell

Application URL

School Notes

Gardena Christian Academy has been serving the community since 1969 and is a ministry of Faith Christian Center.
Our church is attended by a variety of people from several different cultures and nationalities.
All GCA students and their families are encouraged to take part in services and activities of the church any time.
The goal of Gardena Christian Academy is to see that each student reaches his or her full potential spiritually, mentally, enjoying snacktime academically, physically and socially.
All subjects are presented from a God-centered viewpoint designed to integrate spiritual truths with academic training.
Academic training is only an extension of spiritual truth as set forth in God's word.

Gardena Christian Academy has been serving the community since 1969 and is a ministry of Faith Christian Center. Our church is attended by a variety of people from several different cultures and nationalities. All GCA students and their families are encouraged to take part in services and activities of the church any time. The goal of Gardena Christian Academy is to see that each student reaches his or her full potential spiritually, mentally, enjoying snacktime academically, physically and socially. All subjects are presented from a God-centered viewpoint designed to integrate spiritual truths with academic training. Academic training is only an extension of spiritual truth as set forth in God's word.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool cost?

Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool's tuition is approximately $600 for summer students.

When is the application deadline for Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool?

The application deadline for Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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