For nearly 100 years RCS has been partnering with parents to help educate students for lives of leadership and service.Across all three of our campuses, Arrowhead Christian Academy Upper School, Redlands Christian Middle School and Redlands Christian Lower School, you will find competent, loving teachers who are building into the lives of students.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Redlands 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-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1921
Student Body
Total Students
835 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
24 students
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies from Preschool, Jr. Kindergarten, Kindergarten and grades 1 - 5
Admissions Director
Jannae Thompson
Admissions Associate
Alanis Tziouvalas
School Notes
- For nearly 100 years we have been partnering with parents to help educate students for lives of leadership and service.Across all three of our campuses, Arrowhead Christian Academy Upper School, Redlands Christian Middle School and Redlands Christian Lower School, you will find competent, loving teachers who are building into the lives of students. Central to who we are is a desire for our students to become all that God wants them to be as they recognize the joy that comes from being in relationship with God through the work of Christ.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redlands Christian School's ranking?
Redlands 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 Redlands Christian School?
The application deadline for Redlands Christian School is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Redlands Christian School located?
Redlands Christian School is located in the North Redlands neighborhood of Redlands, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in North Redlands.
School Reviews
5 7/27/2012
What an amazing school! Christ centered education. Great parent involvement. Great music and sports programs. The building itself is old but kept immaculately clean. The teachers have a great spiritual life and it is reflected in all they do. Their head of school is an amazing man of God. What a great example he is to boys.
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