Bethany Christian School

I saw my daughter and then, later, my granddaughter, through this school from preschool to 8th grade graduation. They learned the Bible, "Christian" behavior, respect for all people. Each received true, quality education as well as this character development. BCS is fully accredited. Teachers are qualified and imaginative and positive and good-humored and typically make learning an involving, positive experience. I saw that the first review here was in 2017 and most recent is 2023, so decided that the ongoing excellence of this institution definitely needed to be documented. If you are within a reasonable commute of Sierra Madre, there is no better place for your children to grow in Mind, Body, and Spirit, in the knowledge and reverence and joy of our precious Lord Jesus.

We love Bethany Christian School! This is truly the best private preschool, elementary school and middle school in the Pasadena area. The entire staff is warm and welcoming and wants the children to succeed. I have two children at Bethany and both love coming to school and want to learn AND are excited about their studies. The families are also welcoming we were welcomed right into Bethany family community. We have been to many other private schools in the area and my children are SO happy at Bethany..this is our forever school.

We love Bethany! This is our 3rd year at Bethany Christian and couldn't imagine going anywhere else. My kids THRIVE here. The teachers and staff go above and beyond and Jesus literally shines through each and every one of them. My older son's reading level is many grades ahead, all thanks to his teachers and the curriculum. They offer music, art, P.E., Spanish, and a wonderful STEAM program. They also have after-school athletics for the higher grades. It's in the heart of the Sierra Madre, within walking distance to so many cute food places for early release or after drop-off.

Do you long for your child(ren) to be a part of a school and community that truly value not only education but also character? My family searched to see if a place like this existed when our daughter was to begin Kindergarten. We lived in Arcadia and everyone encouraged us to stay in public school b/c of the great Arcadia academic focus. But as parents, we wanted our daughter to do more then excel at academics. We wanted her to grow up being a woman who knew how to carry herself in the world with a great love for God and a genuine love for people. We toured many schools and spoke to lots of parents. We finally felt like we had landed "home" when we walked onto Bethany's campus. The atmosphere is sacred. It is truly a place where you feel love and excellence interwoven. Dr. Walner is a man of integrity who speaks with clarity on the vision of the school. He is approachable, caring, and honestly desires to see each student excel as the person that God created them to be. My husband and I continue to be impressed with his leadership. Melody Heal is also a woman who is passionate about the school and leads with excellence. She and Dr. Walner are so obviously invested in making Bethany a place where families can thrive.We have witnessed our daughter grow in her faith, learn skills to effectively communicate with adults and peers, navigate conflict using a peace plan, learn to express and receive forgiveness, gain confidence to express her needs and a plethora of other important skills. Bethany staff and teachers have come alongside of us in powerful ways to cultivate in her a love of God and a desire to walk with the Lord according to His Word. As parents we feel their desire to partner with us to raise our child in a God honoring way. For example, Elizabeth is always overjoyed when someone in authority catches her "being like Jesus" and gives her a CIA award (Christ in Action). This positive reinforcement of her godly behavior is shaping her to more fully comprehend the beauty of following and obeying her Savior. As a family who desires to honor God with our lives, this is an incredible blessing...albeit such a seemingly small thing.I am also impressed with the commitment to academic excellence we've experienced in her first grade class. Her teacher, Mrs. Poppleton, is passionate about cultivating a love of reading within her students. Our daughter is provided with classroom activities that make learning engaging and enjoyable. She is not simply sitting at a desk. Her homework load is appropriate for her age. I so appreciate that Bethany values family togetherness. This desire to strengthen and support the family is evident in how they intentionally give homework that is able to be done in a timeframe that allows families space to connect and be present together stress free.Another key component to Bethany is the value they place on art, language, and music. While many schools are getting rid of these important programs, Bethany thrives in these areas. My daughter loves that she is afforded space several days every week to engage her creative side and imagination.I could go on and on about this school. I would highly recommend that you come in and visit.

Love Bethany Christian. A great school with excellent leadership and staff. Not only do they provide a wonderful Christian education, but they also focus on character development. The staff really are invested in the students and there is great family involvement.

We have been at Bethany Christian School for 3 yrs now. We so appreciate the quality of our incredible Music program lead by the amazing Daniel Northrup, Speechmeets, Athletics, Art Club, Science Lab and the strong parent led involvement in our kids educational experience! We are blessed with great leadership in Dr. Walner and Melody Heal. We love our school family and the families we are raising our kids with, who share our values, morals & strong character emphasis at Bethany Christian!!