Fremont Christian School

What Fremont Christian School does

Fremont Christian School (FCS) is a private, non-profit Christian K-12 institution founded in 1968 as a ministry of Harbor Light Church (formerly First Assembly of God) in Fremont, California. The school operates a full Preschool-12 continuum from toddlers (18 months) through 12th grade, segmented into Early Education, Elementary (TK-5), and Secondary (grades 6-12) campuses, plus a dedicated international student program with homestay options. Core instructional methodology is the Project GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) model, recognized by the California Department of Education as an Exemplary Model and by the US Department of Education as a Model of Academic Excellence. Secondary students access 17 AP courses (supporting the school's AP Platinum School designation), a January Term (J-Term) intensive session, and college counseling beginning in 8th grade via Naviance.

The school delivers its educational services through on-campus instruction at 4760 Thornton Avenue (shared with Harbor Light Church), supported by a technology stack including Canvas LMS integrated with Zoom and Turnitin, RenWeb for admissions and family portal, Parchment for transcript ordering, and TreeRing for yearbooks. Beyond core academics, FCS operates athletics (volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, cross country, tennis), fine arts (band, choir, handbells, theater, visual arts), a garden science program trained by Edible Schoolyard Berkeley, and a newly launched after-school robotics program in partnership with Valley Christian School.

Fremont Christian School generates revenue exclusively through recurring tuition and fees from enrolled families, supplemented by extended care, uniform, and activity fees; tuition assistance programs are offered. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer admissions targeting families in the Tri-City area (Fremont, Newark, Union City) and international students. The school employs 102 staff and faculty, all required to be evangelical Christians regularly attending an evangelical church. Leadership transitioned in 2026 with Rick Troia appointed Head of School succeeding Dr. Tricia Meyer after her three-decade tenure.

Name

Fremont Christian School

Legal name

Fremont Christian School

Website

https://fremontchristian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fremont Christian School is a private, non-profit K-12 Christian school in Fremont, California, founded in 1968 as a ministry of Harbor Light Church. It serves toddlers through 12th-grade students domestically and internationally via Project GLAD instruction, 17 AP courses, and full athletics and fine arts programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACADAH

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

SECONDARYEDACABAF

Faith-Based Preschools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYEDACABAM

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYEDACAHAE

Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Before & After School Care (Early Years)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian school programs
• College preparatory curriculum
• Early childhood education
• International student program

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Private school tuition revenue from families for K-12 education services spanning Early Education through High School. Additional fees include extended care programs, uniform costs, and activity fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fremont Christian School is a private Christian K-12 school providing faith-integrated education from toddlers (18 months) through 12th grade, including an international student program. The school delivers college-preparatory academics anchored by the Project GLAD instructional model, 17 Advanced Placement courses (AP Platinum School designation), January Term immersive electives, and STEAM programs. It supplements academics with comprehensive athletics, fine arts (band, choir, theater, visual arts), social-emotional learning, and college counseling beginning in 8th grade.

Product overview

Fremont Christian School offers a comprehensive K-12 private Christian education with a Preschool-12 Advantage structure. The core educational programs include Early Education (toddler through transitional kindergarten), Elementary School (K-5), and Secondary School (grades 6-12). The school employs the research-based Project GLAD instructional model and offers specialized programs including January Term (J-Term), Garden Science, Robotics, and AP courses. FCS is designated as an AP Platinum School, the highest tier in the AP program. The school also provides International Students Programs, Athletics (elementary through high school), and Fine Arts including band, choir, theater, and visual arts. Technology-enhanced learning uses Canvas LMS, Zoom, and Turnitin integrated through the educational platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Education Program Comprehensive early childhood program for toddlers (18 months) through kindergarten-entry, integrating developmentally appropriate practice within a Christian worldview. Includes toddler, preschool, and transitional kindergarten (TK) offerings.
• Elementary School Program Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade academic program using the Project GLAD instructional model with emphasis on language acquisition, metacognition, and 21st-century skills. Integrates faith-based worldview across subjects.
• Secondary School Program Junior high and high school program (grades 6-12) with 17 Advanced Placement courses, college counseling starting in 8th grade, January Term (J-Term), and comprehensive athletics and fine arts. Designated as an AP Platinum School.
• International Students Program Dedicated program for international students enrolling at Fremont Christian School, offering homestay placement, English language support, cultural exchange (including China cultural exchange trips), and guidance for U.S. college admissions.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program spanning elementary, junior high, and high school levels. Sports include volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, cross country, tennis, and more, with Bay Counties League championships and CIF/NCS playoff participation.
• Fine Arts Program Visual and performing arts offerings across elementary and secondary levels, including elementary and secondary band, handbells, choral music, theater productions, visual arts, and the Dixie Dominus Jazz Band ensemble.
• January Term (J-Term) Two-week specialized session between first and second semesters offering internships, volunteering, overseas programs, and elective classes that extend beyond the standard college-prep curriculum.
• Garden Science Program Hands-on garden science program teaching stewardship, cooperation, and sustainability through 21 garden beds, a butterfly garden, and a greenhouse. Required in junior high, elective in high school, with an integrated culinary component.
• Robotics Program After-school robotics program for elementary, junior high, and high school students using kits supplied through a partnership with Valley Christian School. Includes 3D printing and a long-term competitive robotics vision.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70-77% of students scored above national norms on MAP testing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harbor Light ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFremont Christian School is a department and ministry of Harbor Light Church (formerly First Assembly of God). The school shares its campus with the church at 4760 Thornton Ave. The church founded FCS in 1968 and continues as its spiritual sponsor. Every employee is required to be an evangelical Christian regularly attending an evangelical church.
• Edible Schoolyard BerkeleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden science program teachers Ms. Prewitt and former teacher Mr. Gregory were trained by Edible Schoolyard Berkeley, a nonprofit founded by Alice Waters. The program follows the Edible Schoolyard methodology for garden and kitchen education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Joseph Notre Dame High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Alameda, CA, serving the same East Bay private-school market with overlapping faith-based, college-prep positioning.
• Archbishop Mitty High School: Catholic, college-preparatory high school in San Jose competing for faith-minded Bay Area families seeking rigorous academics, athletics, and arts.
• Moreau Catholic High School: Holy Cross Catholic college-prep high school in Hayward, located near Fremont and competing directly for Tri-City families seeking faith-based secondary education.
• Stratford School: Bay Area-based independent preschool-through-high-school network with multiple campuses, competing for the same tuition-paying families seeking rigorous private K-12 education.
• Challenger School: Independent private school with multiple Bay Area campuses offering rigorous academics from preschool through middle school, directly competing for younger segments of the same market.
• Pinewood School: Independent K-12 college-prep school in Los Altos Hills, CA, comparable in size and program scope, competing for Bay Area families prioritizing small-school, college-prep environments.
• Valley Christian Schools: Bay Area faith-based K-12 school in San Jose with a robust STEM/robotics program. Already a robotics-partner of FCS, the most directly comparable regional Christian K-12 competitor.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Jesuit Catholic college-prep secondary school in San Jose serving the same Bay Area private-school market with comparable AP and college-counseling offerings.

Broad incumbents

• The Harker School: Large, well-endowed independent K-12 school in San Jose known for elite STEM and college placement. Sets the upper bound on what Bay Area private school families expect in AP, research, and college counseling.

Regional players

• Castilleja School: Independent girls' school in Palo Alto, comparable to FCS in college-prep focus and Bay Area private-school market, though distinct in single-gender offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fremont-christian-school
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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