North Kern Christian School is a ministry of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Wasco, which is a ministry division of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Shafter.
NKCS is a nondenominational school and is open to all who want a Christian environment and Christ honoring staff and curriculum for their school age children.
NKCS believe: the Bible to be inspired, the only infallible authoritative Word of God; that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he grows older he will not abandon it. - Proverbs 22:6'
- North Kern Christian School is a ministry of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Wasco, which is a ministry division of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Shafter.
- NKCS is a nondenominational school and is open to all who want a Christian environment and Christ honoring staff and curriculum for their school age children.
- NKCS believe: the Bible to be inspired, the only infallible authoritative Word of God; that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of North Kern Christian School?
The acceptance rate of North Kern Christian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for North Kern Christian School?
The application deadline for North Kern Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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