Grace Christian School – Trusted and Accredited Private Christian School in Escondido, California
For over 60 Years, As a ministry of Grace Lutheran Church and a registered private school in Escondido with the California Department of Education and fully accredited by WASC (Western Accrediting Commission for Schools) and NLSA (National Lutheran School Accreditation)
Grace Christian School has provided a complete, rigorous educational journey from preschool (starting at 10 weeks) through 8th grade for over six decades. We are committed to nurturing future leaders in a supportive, Christ-centered community, empowering every student to develop a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ and preparing them for a future of academic excellence and purposeful living.
A Ministry of Grace Lutheran Church
Grade Equivalent
Our 8th-grade classes attain a combined grade equivalent score of an average first-year college student in reading, language, and math (MAP Growth Data).
Average Class Size
We are committed to providing an optimal class size for individualized instruction and personalized academic attention.
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Tech Focus
for K-8th students, ensuring a relevant and tech-focused learning environment.
WHAT SETS GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL APART
Choosing your child’s school is a critical decision. At Grace Christian School, you can trust our program is built on a foundation of proven quality and academic rigor. Fully Accredited & Recognized: We are proud to be Fully Accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA). This dual accreditation assures a uniquely high standard of education from preschool through 8th grade.
Future-Ready Leaders: Graduates Who Enter the Ministry
The Christ-centered mission is real: Many Grace graduates, including five individuals currently serving on our own staff have been called to ministry as Pastors, Directors of Christian Education, and Teachers.
Pathways to Top Universities - Graduates Who Attend Prestigious Universities
Graduates of Grace have attended or are attending universities such as UCSD, UCLA, UC Davis, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Point Loma Nazarene, Concordia Irvine, Cal Lutheran, Biola, Stanford University, Texan Christian University, University of Virginia, Johns Hopkins, Yale, Columbia–to name just a few.
Students Who Are Prepared For A Rigorous High School Experience
Proven High School Preparation Area high school teachers (both public and private) frequently commend our graduates not only for their robust knowledge base but also for their superior organizational and study skills. Our alumni consistently report feeling exceptionally prepared for a rigorous high school experience.
High Achieving Students
All students in first through eighth grade participate in our fall annual standardized testing program using the MAPS test, a nationally normed test. Our students consistently score one to two years above grade level. Our eighth-grade classes attain a combined grade equivalent score of an average first-year college student in reading, language, and mathematics. For more information on our test scores please contact our Associate Principal, Michelle Quezada at mquezada@gracelcms.net.
Tech Focus
Our Honors eighth grade students are now learning Geometry and our middle school math scores average at least two years above grade level. We have a state of the art computer lab with laptops for each student. We are outfitted to prepare every student for the future in a tech-focused world.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Grace Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Discover the Grace Christian School Proven Difference
Looking for private Christian schools in Escondido, CA? Discover A fully Accredited, Registered and Recognized Grace Christian School offering a complete educational journey from our nurturing preschool all the way through 8th grade, providing a rigorous academic program and a dedicated community. As a leading choice among private schools in Escondido, our mission is to help students become compassionate leaders and lifelong learners.
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