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Alta Loma Christian School

9974 19th Street Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,000
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Alta Loma Christian School Photo #1 - Not a school you attend. A family you belong to.
Alta Loma Christian School Photo #2 - On-campus health fair hosted by Keck Graduate Institute (Claremont).
Alta Loma Christian School Photo #3 - Tech Fair 2018. 21st Century Skills. 1st Century Faith.
Alta Loma Christian School Photo #4 - Educate. Equip. Empower.
Alta Loma Christian School Photo #5 - 21st Century Skills. 1st Century Faith.
Alta Loma Christian School Photo #6 - Preschool (3+ years old) through 8th grade.
Alta Loma Christian School Photo #7 - Cultural Heritage Day 2019
Alta Loma Christian School Photo #8 - Preschool coders! 21st Century Skills. 1st Century Faith.
Alta Loma Christian School Photo #9 - 1st-8th grade Christmas program 2018
Alta Loma Christian School Photo #10 - Not a school you attend. A family you belong to. Welcome home!
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,000
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Alta Loma Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning challenges
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 20, 2027
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
21st Century Skills. 1st Century Faith. (TM)

Student Body

Total Students
305 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
18 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniforms
List of Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Please see our website for a detailed list of tuition rates.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Please see our website for summer rates.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Clarissa Martin
Admissions Associate
Ms. Laura Jedlick
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports
School Mascot
Eagles

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chosen Girls- Bible StudySpanish Explorers
STEM Program - Aerospace EngineeringSTEM Program - International STEM Competition Teams
STEM Program - Robotic ApplicationsSTEM Program - Software Engineering
Success through ChessThe Bridge - Bible Study for boys


Arts and Music Programs:
Dance & Sacred DanceJoyful Song Choir
Meet the Masters Art ProgramMusic Lessons
Worship Band


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Interscholastic SportsIntramural Sports

School Notes

  • Alta Loma Christian School features an outstanding, rigorous academic program in the context of a distinctly biblical worldview, for 3-year-old preschool through 8th grade.
  • Dually and fully accredited by ACSI and WASC, Nationally-Distinguished Model School for Reading (2014).
  • A leading-edge, faith-based STEM school, ALCS became one of the first schools in California to teach computer coding to all students, PK through 8th Grade (began 2015-2016).
  • Safe, secure, gated campus, with state-of-the-art 24/7/365 video security system.
  • Selected the Top Christian School 2026 by national education publication Education Insider
  • Selected the Best ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School in the Inland Empire by the editorial board of Inland Empire Magazine (2024 and 2025).
  • Selected an Inland Empire Best of the Best ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School annually since 2016.
  • Selected an Inland Empire Innovation Best Schools and Colleges recipient annually since the inception of the recognition program in the 2018-2019 school year
  • Selected one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Empire annually since Decemebr 2023
  • Middle school STEM Space Science and Engineering Team placed robotic software experiments on the International Space Station in 2017 and 2018, via SpaceX and Quest for Space; ALCS' third history-making STEM experiment traveled to the ISS in fall 2019
  • ALCS has won multiple international STEM competition championships since 2022.
  • "21st Century Skills. 1st Century Faith. Alta Loma Christian School."
  • Selected the Best ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School in the Inland Empire for the editorial board of Inland Empire Magazine (2024)
  • Selected an Inland EmpireBest of the Best ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schoolannually since the 2015-2016 school year.
  • Selected Inland Empire Innovation Best Schools and Colleges honoree since inception of the recognition in 2018-2019 school year
  • Selected an Inland Empire Best Places to Work (December 2023)
  • "Not just a school you attend. A family you belong to. Alta Loma Christian School. Welcome home!"
  • *Dually and Fully Accredited by ASCI and WASC*
  • *Test Scores in the Top 10% of the Nation*
  • Faith-based STEM school
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Qualified, Professional, Caring, Accessible Christian Teachers
  • Biblical, Christian Wordlview, Biblically-Integrated Curriculum
  • Character Development
  • Weekly Chapel
  • Safe, Secure, Gated, Video-Monitored Campus
  • Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math
  • Adaptive Standardized Testing
  • Leading-Edge Computer and Technology Program for All Students
  • Computer Coding Taught at All Grade Levels, Preschool-8th Grade
  • STEM team placed robotic software experiments on the Internaitonal Space Station in 2017 and 2018 via SpaceX and Quest for Space Project, and another external ISS experiment in 2019
  • ALCS has won multiple international STEM competition championships since 2022.
  • The Eagle Center for Creativity and Innovation (TECCI) founded in 2015 as a catalyst and incubator for new student endeavors in Arts & Sciences
  • Library, Bible, Music, Spanish (Middle School), Art, and Physical Education
  • Large Athletic Field and Multiple Playgrounds
  • After-School Sports, incluidng Interscholastic Athletics
  • Before and After School Care
  • Summer Program blends Academics and Activities
  • School Uniforms
  • Approved to issue I-20s, International Student Program
  • Beautiful View of the San Gabriel Mountains
  • Multiple Carson National Scholar Award Recipients
  • Numerous After School Activities and ACSI Student Activities/Events
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Alta Loma Christian School cost?
Alta Loma Christian School's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Alta Loma Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Alta Loma Christian School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
Does Alta Loma Christian School offer a summer program?
Yes, Alta Loma Christian School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does Alta Loma Christian School offer?
Alta Loma Christian School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Alta Loma Christian School's ranking?
Alta Loma Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Alta Loma Christian School?
The application deadline for Alta Loma Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in San Bernardino County, CA is $13,723 for elementary schools and $14,717 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Bernardino County, CA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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