Tecate Christian School is located at the Tecate Mission International headquarters.
The school seeks to maintain high academic standards based on biblical principles.
The low teacher pupil ratio at TCS offers many opportunities to reach into the lives of the students and their families with the power and influence of the Gospel.
Bible teaching and application is one of the core subjects of the school.
The majority of our students are Mexican nationals who are learning in our complete immersion program in English.
TCS offers grades 1 through 12 along with a full-time computer lab and other forms of academic development.
Our Purpose is to win the lost to Jesus Christ and to fulfill the Great Commission through recruiting, training, sending, and assisting qualified laborers in partnership with the Body of Christ.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Tecate Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tecate Christian School?
The application deadline for Tecate Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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