Pasadena Christian School

What Pasadena Christian School does

Pasadena Christian School (PCS) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) independent Christian school founded in 1946 and operating from a 9.5-acre campus at 1515 N. Los Robles Avenue in Pasadena, California. The school serves children ages 1.5 through 8th grade through three integrated programs: Pasadena Christian Preschool (ages 1.5-5), an Elementary program (TK-5th grade), and a Junior High program (6th-8th grade). PCS is 100% tuition-based, receives no denominational funding, and serves a Christian community representing over 100 different churches, providing a non-denominational alternative to families seeking Christ-centered education. Academic outcomes are externally validated by Iowa Assessments showing students performing at least two grade levels above national average and 99% of graduates receiving acceptance to their first-choice high schools.

The school is dual-accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), both at six-year status granted in 2020. The technology stack is built on RenWeb/FACTS for student information and family portal, Google Classroom for grades 2-8, FACTS tuition management, and approximately 30 third-party curriculum and learning platforms including Mystery Science, STEMscopes, BrainPOP, Khan Academy, Renaissance Learning, and Scratch. Faculty includes credentialed specialists across art, music, computer science, library, and PE, with class sizes averaging 18 students and two classrooms per grade level supported by teacher-and-aide pairs.

Revenue is generated through multiple recurring streams: annual tuition (paid in lump sum or monthly installments via FACTS), registration fees ($550 preschool, $700 K-8), Big Yellow House before/after extended care, summer programs (Fun In The Sun, Kinder Camp, Cougar Sports Camps, Summer Music Academy, Stepping Up), the Hot Lunch Program via partner The Only Place in Town, donations and an Annual Fund campaign, and annual gala fundraising events. The school maintains a board of directors elected by the parent association, and an Enrollment Referral Incentive Program offering $1,000 tuition credit to referring families drives mid-funnel GTM alongside campus tours and online inquiry forms.

Name

Pasadena Christian School

Legal name

Pasadena Christian School

Website

https://pasadenachristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pasadena Christian School is a non-profit 501(c)(3) independent Christian school in Pasadena, California, founded in 1946, serving approximately 400 preschool through 8th grade students with dual ACSI/WASC accreditation, 100% tuition-based funding, and a 9.5-acre campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Private Christian school
• Early childhood education
• K-8 academic programs
• Extended care services
• Summer enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Causeway Bay

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition charged for TK-8th grade and preschool programs, payable in lump sum or monthly installments through FACTS Auto-pay system
2. Registration Fees: Annual non-refundable registration fees: $700 for elementary/junior high and $550 for preschool
3. Extended Care (Big Yellow House): Before and after school care program running 7am-8am and end of school until 6pm. Additional enrichment classes offered through BYH.
4. Summer Programs: Various summer camps including Fun In The Sun, Kinder Camp, Cougar Sports Camps, Stepping Up academic program, Educational Support Program, and Summer Music Academy
5. Hot Lunch Program: Hot lunch catering partnership with local restaurant 'The Only Place in Town' providing daily entrees, fruit, salad bar, and milk/juice
6. Annual Fund and Donations: 501(c)(3) nonprofit accepting tax-deductible donations, monthly giving, workplace giving, stock/securities gifts, and matching gifts through annual fund campaign
7. Gala Events: Annual fundraising gala events (79th annual Soirée en Or scheduled for May 2, 2026)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pasadena Christian School operates an independent Christian preschool through 8th-grade program on a 9.5-acre Pasadena, California campus, delivering a California Common Core and NGSS-aligned academic curriculum enriched by weekly specialist instruction in art, choral and instrumental music, theater, computer science, Spanish, and physical education. Beyond the academic core, the school sells separately enrollable before/after extended care at the Big Yellow House, summer day camps (Fun In The Sun, Kinder Camp, Cougar Sports Camps, Stepping Up, Summer Music Academy), a hot lunch program, and an Emerging Needs academic support program serving roughly 10% of enrolled students.

Product overview

Pasadena Christian School is an independent Christian school founded in 1946 offering a comprehensive educational program for children ages 1.5 through 8th grade. The school operates a unified portfolio consisting of: (1) Pasadena Christian Preschool for ages 1.5-5, (2) TK-8th Grade Academic Program following California standards with enrichment in art, music, computer science, Spanish and PE, (3) Big Yellow House Extended Care for before/after school care, (4) Summer Programs including Fun In The Sun, Kinder Camp, Cougar Sports Camps, and Summer Music Academy, (5) Athletics & Cheer Program with competitive sports and cheerleading, and (6) Arts Programs including Choral Music, Theater, Instrumental Music, and Visual Arts. The school utilizes numerous educational technology platforms including RenWeb/FACTS for student management, Google Classroom for learning management, and curriculum platforms such as Mystery Science, STEMscopes, BrainPOP, Renaissance Learning, and others. PCS holds dual accreditation from ACSI and WASC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pasadena Christian Preschool Early childhood education for children ages 1.5 to 5 years in a nut-free facility, offering developmental, play-based curriculum with both half-day and full-day options. Includes an award-winning Outdoor Classroom, kindergarten preparation, and is recognized as an Outdoor Classroom Project demonstration site. Children are not required to be toilet trained. Open to families via the preschool admissions process with a $75 application fee.
• TK-8th Grade Academic Program Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade academic program following California Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Includes weekly specialist-taught enrichment in art, music, computer science, Spanish, and PE, plus signature field trips (4th grade Sacramento overnight, 6th grade Astro Camp, 7th/8th grade Monterey, 8th grade East Coast), electives for junior high (film, photography, programming, architecture, worship band, cooking, athletics), standardized testing starting in 3rd grade, and high school placement counseling. Application fee is $125.
• Big Yellow House Extended Care Before- and after-school supervised care program for enrolled TK-8th grade families, operating 7am-8am and end-of-school until 6pm on regular school days. Includes supervised recreation, arts and crafts, cooking, homework time, and optional enrichment clinics delivered by partners Parker Anderson (Jewelry Making, Rocket Science, Kids Cooking Academy, Basketball Superstars, Lego Robotics, Anime, Cartooning & Comic Creation) and Plaza One Dance. Contact: [email protected] / (626) 791-3515.
• Summer Programs Seasonal summer programming for preschool through 8th grade, including Fun In The Sun (entering 1st-8th grade), Preschool Fun In The Sun (ages 2-5), Kinder Camp (entering TK & Kindergarten), Cougar Sports Camps (entering 5th-8th grade), the Stepping Up academic support program (grades 1-5), Educational Support Program, and Summer Music Academy (grades 1-8). Open to both enrolled PCS families and outside families.
• Hot Lunch Program Daily hot lunch service delivered on campus for preschool through 8th grade, sourced from a partnership with local restaurant The Only Place in Town. Menu includes rotating daily entrees (Asian Dumplings, Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, Mac 'n Cheese, Pizza), fresh fruit, salad bar, and milk or juice options.
• Emerging Needs Program Educational support program running for 15 years that provides coordinated academic assistance to approximately 10% of enrolled PCS students who benefit from additional academic support, supporting qualifying families within the mainstream classroom environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students perform at least two grade levels above national average on Iowa Assessments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration31 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• The Only Place in TownminorOthersLocal family restaurant providing hot lunch catering to PCS students from preschool through 8th grade. Offers daily entrees including Asian Dumplings, Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, Mac 'n Cheese, pizza, and more with fresh fruit, salad bar, and milk/juice options.
• Cal State LA (California State University, Los Angeles)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCS serves as a Directed Field Experience site for Cal State LA's Child Development Program. Teachers support next generation of early educators through meaningful internship experiences.
• World StridesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational travel partner organizing the annual 8th grade East Coast trip. World Strides coordinates visits to historical sites and manages trip logistics for the 7-10 day extended field trip.
• Parker Anderson EnrichmentminorOthersEnrichment class provider offering after-school programs at Big Yellow House including Jewelry Making, Rocket Science, Kids Cooking Academy, Basketball Superstars, Lego Robotics, Anime, and Cartooning & Comic Creation.
• Plaza Production OneminorOthersDance class provider offering classes through Big Yellow House extended care program. Classes available as part of the enrichment offerings for enrolled students.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polytechnic School: Independent K-12 day school in Pasadena serving the same affluent, college-prep-oriented families as PCS. Polytechnic competes directly for admissions and donor support, with a much larger endowment and broader alumni network.
• St. Francis High School: Catholic, coeducational college-prep high school in La Cañada Flintridge. PCS explicitly places graduates at St. Francis and competes for the same values-driven families in the greater Pasadena area.
• Maranatha High School: Non-denominational Christian college-prep high school in Pasadena. Competes directly with PCS for the same inter-denominational Christian families at the secondary level, with PCS serving as a key feeder.
• La Salle College Preparatory: Catholic, coeducational college-prep high school in Pasadena. Listed as a top destination for PCS graduates and competes for the same values-oriented, tuition-paying families seeking Catholic or Christian-affiliated secondary education.
• Westridge School: Independent girls' school serving grades 4-12 in Pasadena. PCS lists Westridge as a top high school placement destination, indicating direct competition for college-prep-oriented families who choose single-sex education.
• Chandler School: Independent K-8 school in Pasadena with a similar small-class, enrichment-focused model. Competes head-to-head with PCS for the same preschool-through-8th-grade family demographic in Pasadena.
• Flintridge Preparatory School: Independent, coeducational day school serving grades 7-12 in La Cañada Flintridge (adjacent to Pasadena). PCS places graduates into Flintridge Prep and the two compete for the same tuition-paying, college-prep-focused families in the Pasadena foothills market.
• Mayfield Senior School: Catholic, all-girls college preparatory high school in Pasadena. PCS explicitly places graduates at Mayfield Senior, and both schools serve values-oriented, tuition-paying families seeking strong college placement within the Pasadena private-school ecosystem.
• Sequoyah School: Independent progressive K-8 school in Pasadena. Directly competes with PCS for preschool and elementary families seeking a private alternative to public schools in the same immediate Pasadena market.

Emerging players

• Walden School: Independent K-6 progressive school in Pasadena with a smaller footprint than PCS. Competes for the same preschool and elementary families seeking private, individualized education in the immediate Pasadena market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pasadenachristianschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/pasadenachristianschool

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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