New Life Christian School

1355 Ross HIll Road Fortuna, CA 95540
www.newlifechristianschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,500
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,500
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

New Life Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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Affordability

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Worship Band

School Notes

  • New Life Christian School is an exciting first for our community. In January 1998 several local pastors began praying about a new Christian school for the area.
  • They felt God leading them to combine two excellent existing Christian schools; North Coast Community Christian School and Christian Life School.
  • The result was New Life Christian School, a non-denominational community Christian school overseen by an alliance of co-operating pastors from local evangelical churches.
  • New Life Christian School offers classes for for Preschool through grade twelve.
  • Classes are small and individual teachers are qualified for their positions and are prayerfully and carefully selected.
  • Stanford Achievement Tests are administered in the Spring of each year.
  • In general students perform very well in comparison to the national norms.
  • Our mission is to work with the home and church to provide a Christ-centered spiritual, academic, and physical foundation in a safe, nurturing environment to produce godly men and women who are a transforming influence in their world.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does New Life Christian School cost?
New Life Christian School's tuition is approximately $2,500 for private students.
What schools are New Life Christian School often compared to?
New Life Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Bernard's Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does New Life Christian School offer?
New Life Christian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for New Life Christian School?
The application deadline for New Life Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is New Life Christian School located?
New Life Christian School is located in the Rohnerville neighborhood of Fortuna, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Rohnerville.

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The average acceptance rate in California is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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