Since 1981, the Monarch Christian Academy has offered children Montessori education to children two to six years of age. Monarch's approach to preschool education is predicated on the Montessori belief that children absorb information from the environment which includes exploring, observing and manipulating materials that are in a prepared environment. Sensorial activities are stressed to aid the child in using their visual, auditory, and kinesthetic senses in an setting that emphasizes their relationship with Christ and those around them. Parents are encouraged to apply early to Monarch as there is a waiting list for enrollment.
The Valley Christian Academy is a private protestant Christian school sponsored by the Brethren in Christ of North America. This Anabaptist movement which was started in 1775 emphasizes the study of the Bible and small group fellowships for the dissemination of the faith. Valley Christian Academy strives to create the best education and creative opportunities for the children in their care and prides itself on its low student-to-teacher ratio while encouraging the children to develop in spiritual, mental and physical endeavors. Valley Christian Academy offers education from pre-kindergarten through eighth grades.
Teaching and raising children in the traditional beliefs of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church is Valley Adventist Christian School. With the idea of showing children how to live a life that elevates Christ and nurtures their love of God and each other, the school's mission is to teach children to think and "empower them to serve." Currently, the school offers classes for kindergarten through eighth grade Monday through Thursday, and from 8 to 12 noon on Fridays, with early dismissal for the Adventist's Sabbath. Online applications are available through the school's website.
Calvary Chapel Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school for ages pre-school to high school. The goal of Calvary Chapel Christian School hopes to teach children the "full, regenerating power of Jesus Christ" and emphasizes the study of the bible throughout their curriculum. They believe that such knowledge is essential to the growth of children and ask that their students have a firm commitment in both their spiritual and academic lives. Calvary Chapel offers the most extensive sports program for any private Christian school in the area, including football, volleyball, track and baseball. Contact the school through its website for more information.