The mission of Ontario Christian School is to provide a Biblically-based, quality education for the children of Christian parents that nurtures students to grow in knowledge, conviction, and maturity; therefore, our focus is to equip students with the vision and skills to engage all relationships and culture under the authority of Jesus Christ.
The school is to help the parents train the individual child to be mature and unique within the family of God, and to accept deliberately and joyfully his or her special responsibilities.
The school is to be an effective instrument of God on behalf of Christian parents to train their children to become mature Christians, desirous and capable of developing the relationships established by God.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,428 students
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ontario Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1944
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
Campus Size
42 acres
Student Body
Total Students
1,428 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$4,000,000 average in scholarships offered to each class over 4 years.
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
School Notes
- The mission of Ontario Christian School is to provide a Biblically-based, quality education for the children of Christian parents that nurtures students to grow in knowledge, conviction, and maturity; therefore, our focus is to equip students with the vision and skills to engage all relationships and culture under the authority of Jesus Christ. The school is to help the parents train the individual child to be mature and unique within the family of God, and to accept deliberately and joyfully his or her special responsibilities. The school is to be an effective instrument of God on behalf of Christian parents to train their children to become mature Christians, desirous and capable of developing the relationships established by God.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Ontario Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Ontario Christian School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What is Ontario Christian School's ranking?
Ontario Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Ontario Christian School?
The application deadline for Ontario Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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