Linfield Christian School

What Linfield Christian School does

Linfield Christian School is a private, non-profit, Christ-centered college preparatory day school operating a TK-12 program on a single 100-acre campus at 31950 Pauba Road, Temecula, California. Founded in 1936 as Culter Academy by Dr. Mabel Culter, the institution serves families seeking private K-12 education grounded in Christian values and offers Transitional Kindergarten, Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12) divisions, plus a dedicated International Program that admits non-U.S. students with visa sponsorship and English-language services. The school reports a 94% post-secondary attendance rate, an average class size of 23 students, and 18 athletic programs supported by a documented championship pedigree of 21 state regional titles, 24 CIF championships, and 134 league championships. Offerings are supplemented by a comprehensive Fine Arts program (visual arts, music, theater, digital media, film, chapel ministry), college counseling via Naviance, and Summer Sports Camps run by varsity coaches.

The school's primary revenue stream is annual tuition paid by enrolled families, supplemented by the Every Lion Every Year annual giving campaign and an annual Auction that generated $580,000 in total revenue at the 2026 event ($435,000 live auction, $85,000 online auction, plus tickets and donations). Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer through a campus-based admissions process that includes online inquiry, entrance assessments, and a wait pool; the go-to-market relies on a multi-channel digital presence spanning Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X, complemented by on-campus events such as Lion Look In for prospective 7th-8th grade families. Supporting technology is assembled from third-party SaaS platforms: MyLinfield (parent/student portal), Big Day (transitional kindergarten academic content), Naviance (college planning), Jostens (yearbooks), JP Foods (lunch ordering), and Ballfrog (athletics scheduling). The institution is led by Head of School Marc Horton and governed by a Board of Trustees, with no identified private equity, venture capital, or institutional investment ownership.

Operating as a non-profit educational institution, Linfield Christian School maintains WASC and ACSI accreditations alongside a Niche Grade A rating, and derives brand equity from an established regional reputation, multi-stakeholder community engagement (alumni network, Moms in Prayer groups, family traditions such as Great Race and Winter Mountain), and recent senior leadership investments including a High School Principal sourced from Sierra Canyon, a Senior Athletic Director from USC, and a Head Basketball Coach with NCAA and professional playing background. The business is funded exclusively through tuition, recurring annual giving, and periodic fundraising events, with no external venture or institutional capital disclosed.

Name

Linfield Christian School

Legal name

Linfield Christian School

Website

https://linfield.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Linfield Christian School is a private, non-profit Christ-centered college preparatory day school serving TK-12 families on a 100-acre campus in Temecula, California, with an International Program for non-U.S. students, fine arts, 18 athletic programs, and a 94% college attendance rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• College preparatory school
• K-12 education
• Transitional kindergarten
• Faith-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Temecula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Private school tuition payments from families for TK-12th grade education
2. Annual Giving Program: Every Lion Every Year Annual Giving Program raises funds to supplement tuition and cover educational initiatives not funded by tuition alone
3. Auction and Special Events: Annual auction events generating significant fundraising revenue (2026 auction generated $580,000 total revenue including live auction, online auction, tickets, and donations)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Linfield Christian School provides Christ-centered, college-preparatory private education from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade on a single 100-acre campus in Temecula, California. The school delivers TK, elementary (K-5), middle (6-8), and high school (9-12) academic programs, supplemented by an International Student Program, athletics (18 sports), fine arts, summer sports camps, and college counseling services.

Product overview

Linfield Christian School is a T.K.-12th grade college-preparatory private Christian school operating as a single unified educational institution with three campuses (Elementary, Middle, and High School). The school offers a comprehensive educational program combining rigorous academics with Christ-centered values, fine arts, and athletics. Core educational programs include Transitional Kindergarten, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12), supplemented by an International Program for international students. Beyond academics, the school provides Fine Arts (visual arts, music, theater, digital media, film, chapel ministry), Athletics (18 sports across all levels), and Summer Sports Camps. The institution operates from a 100-acre campus in Temecula, California, with a mission to develop students to know Jesus Christ as Lord, love others, and grow in knowledge and skill.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transitional Kindergarten Full-day transitional kindergarten program for children ages 4-5 who turn five by the end of February. Follows kindergarten-level curriculum with emphasis on early math and literacy skills through hands-on activities, songs, movement, and learning centers.
• Elementary School (K-5) Elementary school program serving kindergarten through 5th grade with academic instruction, athletics, clubs, special classes, and the Lions Academy enrichment program.
• Middle School (6-8) Middle school program for grades 6-8 offering academics, athletics, and preparation for high school transition with college counseling beginning in 8th grade.
• High School (9-12) College-preparatory high school program with AP courses, college counseling, fine arts, athletics, and Christ-centered education preparing students for higher education.
• International Program International student program with dedicated admissions process, forms, photo gallery, and FAQs to support students from outside the United States, including visa support and English language services.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive fine arts program across all campuses including visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media), music (band, choir, worship team), theater (drama, musical productions), digital media, film, and chapel ministry.
• Athletics Program Athletics program offering 18 sports with state regional championships, CIF championships, league titles, and All-State athletes. Includes a leadership team with High School Principal, Senior Athletic Director, High School AD, Assistant AD, and Head Athletic Trainer.
• Summer Sports Camps Athletic camps for elementary and middle school students led by Linfield varsity coaches. Includes basketball, volleyball, golf, soccer, lacrosse, and flag football camps during summer months.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• The Bridge Church (Murrieta)minorOthersThe Bridge Church in Murrieta serves as the venue location for 5th grade and 8th grade promotion ceremonies. Students are dropped off at 38801 Calistoga Dr, Murrieta, CA 92563 for these events.
• Europa VillageminorOthersEuropa Village's Tuscany Ballroom serves as the venue for Linfield's Annual Christmas Celebration event recognizing donors who contribute $1,936 or more to the Every Lion Every Year Annual Giving Program.
• 6:8 Ministries (Costa Rica)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinfield partners with 6:8 Ministries for cross-cultural mission experiences. In 2026-2027, students traveled to Costa Rica developing relationships with local families through grocery delivery, children's programs, prayer walks, and English teaching.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LinfieldSchool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHooOpL0-YOlJb9MN0hm4Ow
• Facebookfacebook.com/linfieldchristian
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/linfield-christian-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/linfieldchristian

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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