Friends Christian School exists as a ministry of the Yorba Linda Friends and Rose Drive Friends Churches to provide a Biblically integrated curricular and extra-curricular program that meets the spiritual, academic, emotional, physical, and social needs of each student in Preschool through Eighth grade.
The mission of Friends Christian School is to develop, nurture, and equip students to positively impact their world for Jesus Christ.
At Friends Christian School, we recognize that a great education requires a solid academic program- and much more.
Children in preschool through eighth grade years are developing spiritually, emotionally, physically, and socially, as well as academically, and we are committed to providing a program that addresses all of these areas of growth.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,280
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Friends Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
870 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform Required
Uniform Required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Elementary Tuition
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Friends Christian Elementary School cost?
Friends Christian Elementary School's tuition is approximately $8,280 for private students.
What sports does Friends Christian Elementary School offer?
Friends Christian Elementary School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Friends Christian Elementary School's ranking?
Friends Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Friends Christian Elementary School?
The application deadline for Friends Christian Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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