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Monte Vista Christian School
We would love to show you around campus, give you more information, and answer any questions you might have about life at Monte Vista Christian School! You'll have the opportunity to walk around our 100+ acre campus, visit our facilities and classrooms, and meet our wonderful teachers, staff, and students! RSVP today!
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Monte Vista Christian School
We would love to show you around campus, give you more information, and answer any questions you might have about life at Monte Vista Christian School! You'll have the opportunity to walk around our 100+ acre campus, visit our facilities and classrooms, and meet our wonderful teachers, staff, and students! RSVP today!
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Monte Vista Christian School
We would love to show you around campus, give you more information, and answer any questions you might have about life at Monte Vista Christian School! You'll have the opportunity to walk around our 100+ acre campus, visit our facilities and classrooms, and meet our wonderful teachers, staff, and students! RSVP today!
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Monte Vista Christian School
We would love to show you around campus, give you more information, and answer any questions you might have about life at Monte Vista Christian School! You'll have the opportunity to walk around our 100+ acre campus, visit our facilities and classrooms, and meet our wonderful teachers, staff, and students! RSVP today!
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Mexico City
Our MVC representative will be visiting Mexico City, Mexico, and we'd love to connect with you!
March 22 - 24, 2026: Study Travel ALPHE Event | Mexico City, Mexico
School Overview
Data & methodologyOverall
B
Matriculation
B
Academics
B
Extracurriculars
B+
Community
A-
Reviews
B-
IB World School
Empowering students to reach their full potential
Competitive Athletics
Award-Winning Fine Arts
Nationally-Recognized Equestrian Program
Dual Credit & College Prep
Monte Vista Christian School is an International Baccalaureate, coeducational, boarding and day, college-preparatory school. As a Christian educational institution, MVC has a concern for all aspects of a student's life, character, and intellect. Founded in 1926, the campus occupies over 100 acres of rolling lawns, ponds, a sports complex, equestrian facilities, and more than 25 buildings. MVC is an IB World School and authorized for both Middle Years Program and Diploma program. Honors, dual credit, online courses, equestrian, athletics, and fine art programs are also offered. Students are challenged to think independently and to develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. A full course of ESL leading to graduation is offered.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$63,000
Enrollment
824
International Students
3%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
34%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:12
Average SAT Score
1153
Average ACT Score
25
Class Size
19
Boarding %
4
School Materials
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #6 | Stanford University | 1 + |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 + |
| #22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 + |
| #23 | University of Michigan | 1 + |
| #25 | Carnegie Mellon University | 1 + |
| #28 | New York University | 1 + |
| #28 | University of California: Santa Barbara | 1 + |
| #34 | University of California: San Diego | 1 + |
| #34 | University of Rochester | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2022)Number of students who took AP tests
98
Number of tests taken
189
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
IB
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IB Language A: Language and Literature (SL,HL)
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IB Psychology (SL,HL)
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IB Biology (HL)
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IB Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)
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IB Analysis and Approaches (HL)
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IB Film (HL)
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IB Theatre (SL,HL)
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IB Spanish ab Initio
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IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SL,HL)
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IB Applications and Interpretations (SL,HL)
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Sports
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Golf
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Finance and Marketing Club
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Middle School Tutoring Club
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MVC Debate Club
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Serve Club
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The TTRPG Club
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The Baking Club
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Finance and Marketing Club
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Middle School Tutoring Club
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The Baking Club
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Key Club
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Mustang Metropolitan
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Future Girls in Medicine
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MVC Music and History Appreciation Club
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Equine Connections
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Baking Club
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The Business and Entrepreneurship Club
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Photography Club
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Student Section Leader Club
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Film Club
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The Women in Stem Club
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Arts
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Band
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Chamber Choir
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Choral
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Dance
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Guitar
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3D Printed Art
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Ceramics
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Film
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Photo
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Video Production
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Frequently Ask Questions about Monte Vista Christian School
Tell me a bit about Monte Vista Christian School.
Monte Vista Christian School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1926 , and currently has about 824 students, 3.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.mvcs.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.mvcs.org.
Does Monte Vista Christian School have rigorous academic requirements?
Monte Vista Christian School also have 34% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Monte Vista Christian School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2024, some students attended Stanford University, University of California: Los Angeles, University of California: Berkeley, University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University.
What is the application requirement for Monte Vista Christian School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Monte Vista Christian School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Monte Vista Christian School?
The total fee for Monte Vista Christian School in 2024 is
$63,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@mvcs.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@mvcs.org .
Where is Monte Vista Christian School located?
Monte Vista Christian School is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is Monte Vista Christian School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Monte Vista Christian School is among the most popular schools, within top 106 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Monte Vista Christian School has been favorited by 263 users.
Also Monte Vista Christian School has been favorited by 263 users.
How do I complete an application for Monte Vista Christian School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Monte Vista Christian School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Monte Vista Christian School’s official site: http://www.mvcs.org or call them at 831-722-8178 x. 101.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Monte Vista Christian School’s official site: http://www.mvcs.org or call them at 831-722-8178 x. 101.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Monte Vista Christian School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Monte Vista Christian School?
The overall rating for Monte Vista Christian School is B.
The section ratings of Monte Vista Christian School are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Monte Vista Christian School are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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Population (2022)
808,976
Cost of Living
Higher than average 89%
Nearby Airport
San Francisco International Airport
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