Monte Vista Christian School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

In 1926, Monte Vista Christian School welcomed its first 45 students - 31 of whom were boarding students.
Today, we remain deeply rooted in that rich history, growing with purpose, presence, and promise.
MVC serves a diverse community of learners from around the world.As part of a global network of nearly 4,500 IB World Schools across more than 150 countries, we offer an internationally recognized curriculum that harmonizes learning, teaching, and language.
Our community flourishes as we cultivate belonging, build lasting relationships, and experience joy in our beautiful shared spaces.
Our high school is a vibrant blend of students from California's scenic Central Coast, along with international and domestic boarders who live, learn, and play in a caring home away from home.
Welcome to MVC - where you belong, you grow, and you lead with purpose.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 824 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Monte Vista Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Monte Vista Christian School
4	15
5	21
6	53
7	95
8	98
9	146
10	138
11	120
12	138

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1926

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Campus Size

103 acres

Student Body

Total Students

824 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

71 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

34%

Average Class Size

18 students

Average SAT score

1153

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

Algebra II HonorsBiology AP

Biology HonorsCalculus AB AP

Calculus BC APChemistry AP

Chemistry HonorsEconomics Honors

Economics Macro APEconomics Micro AP

English I HonorsEnglish II Honors

English Language and Composition APEnglish Literature and Composition AP

European History APGeometry Honors

Government and Politics APHuman Anatomy/Physiology Honors

Japanese Language & Culture APMusic Theory AP

Physics C Mechanics APPhysics Honors

Precalculus HonorsPsychology AP

Spanish Language & Culture APSpeech and Debate Advanced

Statistics APStudio Art 2-D AP

Studio Art 3-D APStudio Art Drawing AP

US History APWorld History Honors

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
International Baccalaureate World School (IB)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Grade 4 - 5 $10845 Grade 6 - 8 $16,628 Grade 9 - 12 $21,327 Grade 9 - 12 | 7 day boarding $63,000 Grade 9 - 12 | 5 day boarding $50,000

% on Financial Aid

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Victoria Rios

Admissions Associate

Kim Dawes

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

EquestrianFlag Football

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

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Colors

White, Black, Blue

School Mascot

Mustang

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

18 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

California Junior Scholarship FederationCalifornia Scholarship Federation

National Honor Society

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtBand

CeramicsChamber Choir

ChoirChorale

Digital VideoEntertainment Technology

Graphic DesignGuitar Ensemble

OrchestraPhotography

Theater ArtsYearbook

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Equestrian Program

School Notes

At Monte Vista Christian, we exemplify Christ-centered character, understanding, and relationships.

Character: We are committed to both introducing people to Christ (initiating faith), and discipling people for Christ (perfecting faith), to cultivate a culture that honors God.
Understanding: We are committed to achieving academic excellence through traditional and innovative subjects of study, distinction in extracurricular activities, and Biblical truth.
Relationships: We are committed to developing meaningful relationships among students, staff, faculty, parents, our community, and the world through learning (academic activities), loving (spiritual activities), and serving (outreach activities).

Our Mission Statement: We empower learners to achieve their highest potential through Christ-centered educational excellence by courageously engaging in God's redemptive work throughout ourworld.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Monte Vista Christian School offer?

Monte Vista Christian School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Equestrian, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Monte Vista Christian School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Monte Vista Christian School's ranking?

Monte Vista Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Monte Vista Christian School?

The application deadline for Monte Vista Christian School is Dec. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 / Feb. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Santa Cruz County, CA is $17,758 for elementary schools and $29,726 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Cruz County, CA is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).