Monte Vista Christian School Photo #7 - Outside view of our High School Gymnasium and one of our Performing Arts Centers

Monte Vista Christian School

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Monte Vista Christian School Photo #1 - Students from the Class of 2025 on College Decision Day
Monte Vista Christian School Photo #2 - Boarding Students with Boarding Staff
Monte Vista Christian School Photo #3 - Students in the Science Classroom
Monte Vista Christian School Photo #4 - Students hanging out and eating at a Fall Thanksgiving celebration and lunch
Monte Vista Christian School Photo #5 - Some of our Boarding Students together
Monte Vista Christian School Photo #6 - Class of 2023 boarding graduates
Monte Vista Christian School Photo #7 - Graphic Design Student - We offer so many fun and exciting electives students can explore, such as Band, Guitar, Chorale, Chamber Singers, Intro to Theatre, Art I, II & III, Photography, Photo Gallery, Ceramics, Dance Fundamentals, Graphic Design, 3D Printing & Design Engineering, Digital Video Production, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Film
Monte Vista Christian School Photo #8 - Outside view of our High School Gymnasium and one of our Performing Arts Centers
Monte Vista Christian School Photo #9 - MVC Performing Arts Center
Monte Vista Christian School Photo #10 - Our Mustang Stadium is used by our athletic teams for Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Cheer, Track & Field. This is also used for events such as High School Graduation and 8th Grade Promotion.
Monte Vista Christian School Photo #11 - Our Equestrian Program offers Beginner and Advanced Horsemanship for PE credit, a Cowboy/Cowgirl Class, as well as Hunt Seat, Dressage, and Western Riding IEA teams.
Monte Vista Christian School Photo #12 - We offer grades 4th - 12th at MVC. Our Lower Grades program (started in 2023) is continuing to develop and thrive!
Monte Vista Christian School Photo #13 - MVC is an International Baccalaureate World School, offering both the Middle Years Program (6-10 Grade) and Diploma Program (11-12 Grade).
We take our mission seriously to "empower students to achieve their highest potential through Christ-centered educational excellence." Because all of us are made in the image of God, our learners have infinite worth and amazing hearts, minds, and abilities; they have potential to be, understand, and do far more than they imagine.
We empower them to see the world and themselves as they really are: beautiful and broken, glorious and messy; and we invite them to learn, grow, and ultimately participate in Christ`s work of restoring their humanity and the whole world.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Monte Vista Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1926
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
103
School Mascot
Mustang

Student Body

Total Students
830 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Monte Vista Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
Average Class Size
18 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Algebra II Honors, Biology AP, Biology Honors, Calculus AB AP, Calculus BC AP, Chemistry AP, Chemistry Honors, Economics Honors, Economics Macro AP, Economics Micro AP, English I Honors, English II Honors, English Language and Composition AP, English Literature and Composition AP, European History AP, Geometry Honors, Government and Politics AP, Human Anatomy/Physiology Honors, Japanese Language & Culture AP, Music Theory AP, Physics C Mechanics AP, Physics Honors, Precalculus Honors, Psychology AP, Spanish Language & Culture AP, Speech and Debate Advanced, Statistics AP, Studio Art 2-D AP, Studio Art 3-D AP, Studio Art Drawing AP, US History AP, World History Honors
Average SAT score
1153
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Colors
White, Black, Blue

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Grade 4 - 5 $10845 Grade 6 - 8 $16,628 Grade 9 - 12 $21,327 Grade 9 - 12 | 7 day boarding $63,000 Grade 9 - 12 | 5 day boarding $50,000
% on Financial Aid
8%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Kim Dawes
Admissions Associate
Ashley Bose
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Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
California Junior Scholarship Federation, California Scholarship Federation, National Honor Society

Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Band, Ceramics, Chamber Choir, Choir, Chorale, Digital Video, Entertainment Technology, Graphic Design, Guitar Ensemble, Orchestra, Photography, Theater Arts, Yearbook

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Equestrian Program

School Notes

At Monte Vista Christian, we exemplify Christ-centered character, understanding, and relationships.
  • Character: We are committed to both introducing people to Christ (initiating faith), and discipling people for Christ (perfecting faith), to cultivate a culture that honors God.
  • Understanding: We are committed to achieving academic excellence through traditional and innovative subjects of study, distinction in extracurricular activities, and Biblical truth.
  • Relationships: We are committed to developing meaningful relationships among students, staff, faculty, parents, our community, and the world through learning (academic activities), loving (spiritual activities), and serving (outreach activities).
Our Mission Statement: We empower students to achieve their highest potential through Christ-centered educational excellence.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Monte Vista Christian School offer?
Monte Vista Christian School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Monte Vista Christian School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is Monte Vista Christian School's ranking?
Monte Vista Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Monte Vista Christian School?
The application deadline for Monte Vista Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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