Big Valley Christian

What Big Valley Christian does

Big Valley Christian School (BVCS) is a private, nonprofit, Christ-centered K-12 school founded in 1974 in Modesto, California, operating as a ministry of Big Valley Grace Community Church. The school serves approximately 870-900 students from preschool through 12th grade across two physical campuses: a Preschool/Elementary campus at 4040 D Tully Road and a Junior High/High School campus at 1020 Pelandale Ave. Governance is provided by a School Board, with leadership under Superintendent Michelle Mott and an executive team that includes an Assistant Superintendent, a 7-12 Assistant Principal (Bill Ray), a full-time Junior High/Senior High Campus Pastor (Scott Elliott), and a Preschool Director (Sheila Yarbrough). The school is completely debt-free and is accredited via the church-affiliated governance structure.

Academically, BVCS delivers a vertically-aligned PK-12 college-preparatory curriculum with biblical worldview integration across every subject. The high school program offers 9 AP courses (including AP Biology), reports a 98% college acceptance rate, and is supported by a dedicated College Prep Department (Teresa Perez, Cindy Alvezos). Complementary programs include comprehensive Athletics (cross country, football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, soccer, cheerleading) and a Fine Arts/Theatre Arts program, plus mandatory annual spiritual formation through Hume Lake Christian Camps for 6th/7th graders and all high school students.

The revenue model is tuition-driven and subscription/annual in nature, with gross tuition paid by enrolled families on an annual billing cadence. Revenue is supplemented by the IMPACT Fund annual giving campaign (supporting academics, innovation, staff, athletics, arts, and tuition assistance), an auction, a golf tournament, a Do-A-Thon, and other boosters. The school redistributes more than $200,000 annually in need-based tuition assistance to 100+ families through the Tuition Assistance Fund. Go-to-market is direct-enrollment: prospective families engage via the BVCS website, campus tours, preview days, and the FACTS/RenWeb student information system.

Name

Big Valley Christian

Legal name

Big Valley Christian School

Website

https://bvcs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Big Valley Christian School is a private nonprofit PK-12 Christian school in Modesto, California, serving approximately 870-900 students across two campuses as a ministry of Big Valley Grace Community Church since 1974.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian school programs
• College preparatory curriculum
• Faith-based education
• Preschool through high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Modesto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Private Christian school tuition paid by families for preschool through 12th grade education.
2. Tuition Assistance Fund / Scholarships: Over $200,000 in partial scholarships provided to more than 100 families each year through tuition assistance fund.
3. IMPACT Fund Donations: Annual giving campaign supporting Academics, Innovation, Staff, Athletics & Theatre Arts, and Tuition Assistance. Administered through Big Valley Grace Community Church partnership since 1974.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Big Valley Christian School delivers a Christ-centered, college-preparatory K-12 education from preschool through 12th grade, integrating biblical truth into every academic subject. The school serves families on two Modesto, CA campuses with rigorous academics (including AP and honors courses), small class sizes, athletics, fine arts, and college counseling. Tuition is the primary paid offering, supported by a need-based Tuition Assistance Fund and the IMPACT Fund annual giving campaign.

Product overview

Big Valley Christian School operates as a single-site Christ-centered educational institution offering a unified PK-12 college-preparatory program. The school provides a vertically-aligned curriculum across four academic divisions (Preschool, Elementary, Junior High, High School) supported by dedicated college counseling services. Beyond core academics, the institution offers complementary programs in athletics and arts, supplemented by financial support through tuition assistance and the IMPACT Fund initiative. The portfolio functions as an integrated whole-child education model rather than standalone products, with each program component (academic, spiritual, physical, creative) reinforcing the Christ-centered mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Christ-centered early childhood education for pre-kindergarten students focusing on academic preparation, social-emotional development, and spiritual foundation through biblical teaching. Directed by Preschool Director Sheila Yarbrough.
• Elementary Program Grades K-5 educational program integrating biblical truth across all subjects with emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and spiritual growth.
• Junior High Program Grades 6-8 middle school program providing college-preparatory education with discipleship, spiritual formation, and comprehensive academic curriculum. All 6th and 7th grade students attend Hume Outdoor Education Camp annually.
• High School Program Grades 9-12 college-preparatory program with nine AP courses, biblical integration, college counseling, and spiritual discipleship to prepare students for higher education and leadership. Achieves a 98% college acceptance rate.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic offerings including cross country, football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, soccer, and cheerleading for junior high and high school students.
• Arts Program Fine arts and theatre arts program training students to use their God-given talents through performances, productions, and creative expression to glorify Christ.
• Tuition Assistance Fund Need-based tuition assistance program providing partial scholarships to over 100 families annually, distributing more than $200,000 each year to make Christ-centered education accessible.
• IMPACT Fund Annual fundraising initiative supporting academics, innovation, staff development, athletics and theatre arts, and tuition assistance at BVCS.
• College Prep Department Comprehensive college counseling providing personalized attention throughout the college application process, including college fairs, campus visits, and application assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% college acceptance rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Big Valley Grace Community ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1974BVCS is a ministry of Big Valley Grace Community Church. Since 1974, the church has been instrumental in supporting the school's mission through generosity: giving of time, financial support, and ministry service. The partnership allows countless students to experience the transformative ministry of Big Valley Christian School.
• Hume Outdoor Education CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBVCS partners with Hume Lake Christian Camps for outdoor education. All 6th & 7th grade students attend Hume Outdoor Education Camp and all High School students attend Hume's Spiritual Emphasis Camp annually.
• Blessings in a BackpackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBVCS students support Blessings in a Backpack, packing 950 bags of food weekly that go home with students in the community who may not have much to eat over the weekend. Students also bring chapel offerings to support this ministry.
• Modesto Gospel MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBVCS students collected over 900 bags of food for the Modesto Gospel Mission during the annual Do-A-Thon event.
• Big Valley Grace Reach PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal and global mission partners of Big Valley Grace Church come and share with BVCS students about what God is doing in the community and around the world. Students pursuing careers in missions are equipped through these partnerships.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bigvalleychristianschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/bigvalleychristianschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/big-valley-christian

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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