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Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy

Antioch, California · Grades K to 8 · Antioch Unified

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About Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy

Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is a public school in Antioch, California, serving kindergarten through grade 8. It reported 261 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Antioch. With about 14.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.5 students per teacher. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. Antioch Unified runs 25 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Instruction is primarily virtual, with some in-person options. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Contra Costa County. There are 58 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	4730 Sterling Hills Dr., Antioch, CA 94531
Phone	(925) 779-7640
School district	Antioch Unified
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	261
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	14.9
Students per teacher	17.5
Charter school	No
Virtual instruction	Primarily virtual, with some in-person options
School type	Alternative
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Contra Costa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 060285014525). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Black Diamond MiddlePublic · Grades 7 to 8Antioch · under 0.1 mi Jack London ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Antioch · 0.5 mi Deer Valley HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Antioch · 0.6 mi Carmen Dragon ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Antioch · 0.8 mi Diablo Vista ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Antioch · 0.8 mi Hilltop Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 8Antioch · 0.8 mi Grant ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Antioch · 1.1 mi Heritage Baptist AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades K to 12Antioch · 1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy serve?

Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?

Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy reported 261 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?

About 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 261 students and 14.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy a public or charter school?

Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy in?

Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is part of Antioch Unified. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/antioch-unified/

Where is Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy located?

Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is at 4730 Sterling Hills Dr., Antioch, CA 94531. The phone number is (925) 779-7640.

How many other schools are near Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?

There are 58 other schools within 5 miles of Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy in our directory.