Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools

What Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools does

Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools (CMCS) was a private, church-affiliated K-12 Christian school operating from a single campus at 24275 Monroe Avenue in Murrieta, California. Founded in 1993 by Calvary Murrieta Church, the school served children from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, with a curriculum integrating Biblical truth into core academic subjects and weekly enrichment in art, music, PE, library, technology, and science. The product portfolio spanned core academic programs (TK, Elementary K-6, Junior High 6-8), the CMCA homeschool partnership alternative, the Warrior Athletics extracurricular program (10 interscholastic sports since 1995), before/after-school daycare ($12/hour), and a character-education framework branded as the WARRIOR Values.

The business model relied primarily on recurring tuition and enrollment fees from K-8 families, supplemented by usage-based daycare revenue and one-time athletic program fees. Go-to-market was community-led rather than commercial: enrollment was driven through Calvary Murrieta Church referral pipelines, the school website, FACTS (Renweb) enrollment portal, Facebook, Instagram, and word-of-mouth from existing families. Pricing was not publicly disclosed for tuition or athletics, and the school operated as a closed, on-campus institution with no satellite locations or online delivery. The customer base was uniformly local Christian families in the Murrieta/Temecula Valley committed to a shared Statement of Faith.

In 2025, the parent church's board announced that the 2025-2026 school year would be the final year of CMCS operations, concluding a 32-year ministry. The stated rationale was framed in spiritual-discernment language rather than financial distress, and the organization committed to a managed wind-down focused on finishing well for remaining students, families, and staff. No successor institution, transfer arrangement, or asset-sale structure is referenced in the source data.

Name

Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools

Legal name

Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools

Website

https://cmcsweb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools is a private K-12 Christian school in Murrieta, California, founded in 1993 by Calvary Murrieta Church. It offered Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade academics, Warrior Athletics, daycare, and a homeschool partnership, with closure announced after the 2025-2026 school year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE), Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private christian education
• K-12 school programs
• Before and after school care
• Junior high athletics
• Homeschool partnership program

Headquarters

HQ city

Murrieta

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 and Enrollment Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and enrollment fees for K-8 Christian education programs including Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade.
2. Before and After School Care (Daycare): Before and after school daycare program for elementary students (Kindergarten through 6th grade). Charged at $12.00 per hour per student. Morning care runs 7:00am-7:50am and after school care runs 3:15pm-6:00pm on regular days.
3. Athletic Program Fees: Fees charged for participation in Warrior Athletics program including 10 interscholastic sports for 6th-8th grade students. Includes sports physical requirements and waiver completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools is a private K-12 Christian school providing Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade education grounded in biblical integration. Core offerings include the elementary school program (K-6), junior high program (6-8), the CMCA homeschool partnership, before/after school care, weekly enrichment classes, and the Warrior Athletics interscholastic sports program serving 6th-8th grade students.

Product overview

Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools (CMCS) operates as a unified private K-12 Christian educational institution serving Preschool through Junior High in Murrieta, California. The school's educational portfolio is organized into core programs (Transitional Kindergarten, Elementary School K-6, and Junior High 6-8) supplemented by the Calvary Murrieta Christian Academy (CMCA) homeschool alternative. Beyond core academics, CMCS offers enrichment through weekly specialized classes (art, music, PE, library, technology, science center) and the Warrior Athletics extracurricular program. The school also provides before/after school care services. The academic approach is grounded in Biblical integration and the proprietary WARRIOR Values framework, emphasizing holistic student development spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Warrior Athletics: The athletic program at CMCS offering 10 interscholastic sports for 6th-8th grade students, competing in interscholastic athletics since 1995.

Products and services

• Transitional Kindergarten (TK) A developmentally appropriate bridge program into formal elementary education, offering a full year of kindergarten preparation for children who would benefit from additional readiness support. For families with young children in the Murrieta area seeking Christ-centered early education.
• Elementary School Program Comprehensive K-6 elementary education where teachers shepherd students spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally, guiding them to grow into the young men and women God has uniquely created them to be. For families seeking Christ-centered elementary education.
• Junior High Program Grades 6-8 educational program focused on teaching and nurturing the whole student spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally, with a college-prep focus. For families seeking Christ-centered junior high education.
• Calvary Murrieta Christian Academy (CMCA) Homeschool Program Homeschool partnership program allowing families to educate their children at home while receiving support and resources from the school organization. For families choosing home-based education with church-aligned support.
• Warrior Athletics Athletic program for 6th-8th grade students competing in 10 interscholastic sports since 1995. The program emphasizes athletics as a ministry where students grow in their walk with Christ while developing skills, discipline, leadership, and teamwork. For junior high students and their families.
• Before and After School Care Daycare program for Kindergarten through 6th grade students providing before school care (7:00am-7:50am) and after school care (3:15pm-6:00pm regular days, 12:15pm-6:00pm half days) in a safe, Christ-centered environment with activities, snacks, and supervision. Charged at $12.00 per hour per student with a 30-minute minimum. For working families needing extended-day supervision.
• Elementary Enrichment Classes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• The Rock Academy: Faith-based private K-12 Christian school in the San Diego area offering comparable Christ-centered education, athletics, and arts integration. Closest direct peer in Southern California in mission, size, and program structure.
• Liberty Christian School: Faith-based K-12 private school in Southern California offering comparable Christ-centered curriculum and athletics programs. Similar mission and operational scope to CMCS.
• Tri-City Christian Schools: Private Christian K-12 school in Oceanside, California serving North San Diego County. Comparable faith-based academic program with athletics, arts, and biblical integration similar to CMCS.
• Foothills Christian School: Private K-12 Christian school in the Inland Empire/San Gabriel Valley region of Southern California. Operates comparable academic plus extracurricular structure with biblical integration.
• Escondido Christian School: Private K-12 Christian school in Escondido, California (San Diego region) operating with similar size and Christ-centered academic model. Comparable peer for faith-based Southern California K-12 analysis.
• Maranatha Christian Schools: Southern California faith-based K-12 school with comparable Christ-centered academics, athletics programs, and enrichment offerings. Similar private Christian school positioning to CMCS.
• Calvary Chapel Schools: Network of Calvary Chapel-affiliated private Christian schools across multiple states sharing the same church-affiliation model as CMCS. Direct structural parallel with shared ministry origin.

Broad incumbents

• Heritage Christian School: Established private Christian K-12 school in Huntington Beach, California. Comparable faith-based educational model with broader program portfolio and longer operational history.
• Christian Unified Schools of San Diego: Larger established faith-based K-12 system in San Diego offering elementary through high school with similar Christian worldview integration. Broader geographic and grade-span footprint than CMCS.

Regional players

• Pacific Coast Academy: Southern California homeschool charter / independent study program offering a home-education alternative similar to CMCS's CMCA homeschool track. Comparable in the homeschool partnership segment though operating under different governance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CalvaryMurrietaChristianSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/cmcswarriors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/calvary-murrieta-christian-schools

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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