Fresno Christian Schools

What Fresno Christian Schools does

Fresno Christian Schools is a private nonprofit K-12 Christian school founded in 1977 and located in Fresno, California, serving more than 700 students across three divisions: Elementary (K-6), Junior High (7-8), and High School (9-12). The school organizes its educational program around four pillars, Faith, Academics, Athletics, and Arts, and operates under dual accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The curriculum is delivered through a conventional EdTech stack consisting of PowerSchool for student information, Schoology as the learning management system, Google Workspace for collaboration, and FACTS for tuition billing and financial aid administration, supplemented by a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program that standardizes a 1:1 device environment across grade levels. Extracurricular offerings include CIF interscholastic athletics (Eagles teams), visual and performing arts, and a student journalism program (The Feather Online) that has earned eleven Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Crown Awards.

The business model is a tuition-driven nonprofit operating model. Published 2025-26 tuition rates are $9,764 for grades K-6, $12,340 for grades 7-8, and $13,810 for grades 9-12, implying weighted gross tuition revenue of approximately $8 million against 700+ enrolled students. Operating revenue is supplemented by registration and activity fees, an Annual Fund, the Golf Classic fundraiser (with PACE Construction as 2026-27 presenting sponsor), and private donations channeled through a development office. Distribution and family acquisition rely heavily on a referral network of more than 100 partner churches across the Central Valley, supplemented by standard admissions marketing. Governance is led by Superintendent Jeremiah Brown, whose 12-year tenure coincides with enrollment growth from approximately 420 to over 700 students, and the organization employs 51-100 staff and faculty.

The school is approaching its 50th anniversary in the 2026-27 academic year, which is being used as a fundraising and brand-positioning catalyst. There is no disclosed M&A activity, capital campaign beyond routine fundraising, or geographic expansion plan; the institution operates a single campus and competes within the Fresno private and charter school market rather than across multiple sites.

Name

Fresno Christian Schools

Legal name

Fresno Christian Schools

Website

https://fresnochristian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fresco Christian Schools is a private nonprofit K-12 Christian school in Fresno, California, serving 700+ students across Elementary, Junior High, and High School under a four-pillar model (Faith, Academics, Athletics, Arts), funded through tuition, fees, and donations and supported by a network of 100+ partner churches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• K-12 Christian education
• Private school education
• College preparatory academics
• Faith-based schooling
• Elementary secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno, California

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition payments from families. K-6: $9,764; 7-8: $12,340; 9-12: $13,810. Payment plans available (1-pay, 2-pay, 10-pay).
2. Event Fundraising: Golf tournament and other fundraising events supporting the Eagles Excellence Fund, providing flexible resources for school needs and programs.
3. Fees: Additional fees including camp fees (6th & 8th grade), senior activities fee, security fee, athletic participation fees, arts participation fees, and extended care (CLUB176).
4. Annual Fund Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the Annual Fund help supplement tuition revenue to cover the full cost of educating students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fresno Christian Schools is a private, inter-denominational Christian K-12 school in Fresno, California, founded in 1977, that delivers college-preparatory education grounded in a biblical worldview. The school organizes instruction into three academic divisions (Elementary K-6, Junior High 7-8, High School 9-12) and four schools of focus (Faith, Academics, Athletics, Arts). Its core commercial offering is annual tuition-based enrollment sold to families seeking faith-integrated education.

Product overview

Fresno Christian Schools is a private Christian school offering a unified K-12 educational program organized into four schools (Faith, Academics, Athletics, Arts) with a holistic approach to student development. The institution operates three academic divisions: Elementary School (K-6), Junior High (7-8), and High School (9-12), providing college-preparatory academics with dual accreditation (WASC/ACSI), small class sizes, and faith integration from kindergarten through graduation. Supporting services include the Learning Resource Center for academic support and a BYOD technology program for secondary students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• School of Faith: Foundation school focused on weekly chapel, biblical worldview education, and student leadership development.
• School of Academics
• School of Athletics
• School of Arts

Products and services

• Elementary School Program (K-6) Foundational K-6 academic program integrated with faith formation, athletics, and arts under the Four Schools model, designed for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
• Junior High School Program (7-8) Middle-school academic program for grades 7 and 8, integrating biblical worldview, college-preparatory coursework, athletics, and arts under the Four Schools framework.
• High School Program (9-12) College-preparatory high school program for grades 9-12 with reported 94-98% graduate college matriculation rate, integrating faith, academics, athletics, and arts under the Four Schools model.
• School of Faith Faith-formation track woven across all K-12 divisions, providing biblical worldview instruction, chapel, and spiritual development rooted in inter-denominational Christian teaching.
• School of Academics College-preparatory academic program spanning K-12 with WASC and ACSI accreditation, supported by small class sizes and individualized instruction.
• School of Athletics Athletics program integrated into the K-12 experience, complementing academic and faith formation across the Four Schools model.
• School of Arts Arts program integrated into the K-12 experience, complementing academic, faith, and athletics offerings under the Four Schools framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94-98%+ college matriculation rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PACE Construction & DevelopmentminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 June 2026Presenting sponsor of the annual Fresno Christian Golf Classic, a fundraising event celebrating the school's 50th anniversary. Proceeds support the Eagles Excellence Fund.
• Bethany Church FresnominorOthersChurch partner sponsoring the Golf Classic event.
• Fresno Pacific UniversityminorOthersUniversity partner sponsoring the Golf Classic.
• Sunnyside Country ClubminorOthersGolf tournament venue hosting the Fresno Christian Golf Classic.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Immanuel Schools: Private Christian school in Reedley, California, serving the Central Valley region. Comparable to Fresno Christian in faith-based K-12 education, regional market, and college-prep focus.
• San Joaquin Memorial High School: Catholic private K-12 school in Fresno, California. Comparable in faith-based mission, single-campus Fresno operations, and college-preparatory academic program.
• Bakersfield Christian High School: A private inter-denominational Christian K-12 school in California's Central Valley. Directly comparable to Fresno Christian in faith-based mission, regional geography, and college-preparatory positioning.
• Fresno Adventist Academy: Private faith-based K-12 school in Fresno. Directly overlaps with Fresno Christian on geography, grade band, and faith-integrated academic model.
• Clovis Christian School: Faith-based private school serving families in Clovis and greater Fresno area. Comparable to Fresno Christian in mission, regional target market, and K-12 private education model.
• Central Valley Christian Schools: Private Christian school system in Visalia, California, serving students across multiple grade levels. Comparable to Fresno Christian in faith-based curriculum, regional footprint, and tuition-funded nonprofit structure.

Broad incumbents

• Biola University: Large private Christian university in Southern California with ACSI-affiliated K-12 connections. Comparable as a broader faith-based educational institution, though focused on higher education rather than K-12.
• Fresno Pacific University: Private Christian university in Fresno serving as a partner institution and natural post-secondary destination for Fresno Christian graduates. Comparable as a faith-based educational institution in the same regional market.

Others

• ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International): Accrediting and membership body for Christian schools. Not a competitor, but a key industry ecosystem participant that provides the accreditation framework Fresno Christian relies upon.

Regional players

• Sacramento Adventist Academy: Faith-based K-12 school in Sacramento, California. Comparable in private Christian K-12 education model and dual-accreditation framework, but serves a different California region than Fresno.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fresnochristianschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/fresnochristianschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fresno-christian-schools

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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