Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community, providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders. From our humble beginning in a small church building in Burbank with only 40 elementary students, VCS has grown into one of the largest JK – 12^th grade private schools in Southern California, where students enjoy a serene 30-acre campus with the support of a vibrant community of families.  

Village Christian School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the prestigious Council on Educational Standards & Accountability (CESA) and is a distinguished National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.  VCS was the first California school to be admitted into CESA and our accreditation ensures that our Christ-centered education meets high standards of academic excellence across all grade levels.  

Yes, all of our teachers are credentialed, and many hold advanced degrees, including Master's and Doctorate degrees.

Students at Village Christian School have excellent opportunities to take 18 different AP classes in high school. We offer a range of AP courses like Biology, Calculus AB, English Literature, and Spanish Language & Culture. These challenging classes prepare students well for college and help them earn college credit while still in high school. In 2025, 401 AP Exams were administered with an 86% passing rate of 3 or better.

Village Christian School offers a strong, hands-on STEM program for students from grades JK through 12, integrating science, technology, engineering, and math – all with a biblical worldview.  

Elementary: The unique STEAM (Science, Technology, Exercise, Art, and Math) Initiative engages students with open-ended activities designed to allow them to create, assess, and improve their ideas to solve real world problems within the core curriculum. Working collaboratively, thinking critically, and communicating effectively are benchmarks of the program.  

Middle School: Class offerings in our Middle School encourage students to further their STEM skills by challenging themselves and thinking critically.  Students can take electives such as video production, making machines using VEX parts, and Honors classes in Math.

High School: Our signature academic program, Concentrations®, offers a STEM pathway that provides students with opportunities to take specialized courses and gain hands-on experience as they explore potential careers in engineering, computer programming, architecture, physics, and robotics. For more information, please visit the Concentrations® page of our website.

Village Christian School offers a comprehensive foreign language program beginning in 8th grade and continuing through High School. Students have the opportunity to study a language through multiple levels of instruction, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Currently, VCS offers courses in Spanish, Mandarin, and Korean, providing students with valuable language skills and cultural understanding that prepare them for college, careers, and an increasingly global society.

Village Christian offers child care starting at 7:00 a.m. for Elementary students and until 5:30 p.m. for Elementary and Middle School students, supervised by caring, first-aid and CPR-certified staff. Child care is available on an as-needed basis; you are billed monthly for the accrued hours.

Village Christian School offers a wide variety of after-school opportunities for students at every grade level.

Elementary School
Makerspace Lab: The Makerspace Lab is dedicated to tinkering, creating, exploring, and making. Part science lab, part technology center, part workshop, and part think tank, this diverse space offers a unique learning environment.

Family Science Nights: Students and an accompanying adult participate in hands-on science activities that encourage exploration, inquiry, and friendly competition.

Fine Arts Academy: Elementary students can join choir, learn to play an instrument, take private lessons, participate in dance classes, and perform in our annual elementary musical production. Most classes are offered after school, while choir, band, and strings meet before school.

Athletics: Upper elementary students may participate in track and field and cross country.

Middle School
Fine Arts Academy: Middle school students can take private lessons and participate in our middle school play and musical. Students interested in the arts but not performing can join stage crew, assist with costumes and makeup, or help with set construction.

Athletics: Middle school students have their first opportunity to compete in a variety of school sports. We offer baseball, softball, boys and girls basketball, cheer, cross country, football, boys lacrosse, boys and girls soccer, girls tennis, track and field, boys and girls volleyball, and wrestling.

High School

Fine Arts: High school students can audition for a variety of plays and our annual musical, either as performers or as members of the backstage crew.

Athletics: High school students continue to develop their athletic skills while competing for their school. We offer baseball, softball, boys and girls basketball, cheer, cross country, football, boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls tennis, track and field, boys and girls volleyball, beach volleyball, girls flag football, and wrestling.

Clubs: Village Christian is proud to offer more than 50 student-led clubs on campus. To view the list of clubs, please visit our High School.

Village Christian runs a variety of summer school classes, day camps, sports camps, and fine arts opportunities throughout the summer. Please visit Summer on the Shield to see all of our summer offerings and the link to register.  

Junior Kindergarten at Village Christian is for any students who do not meet the cut-off date of 5 years old by September 1. Any student who turns 5 between September 2 and March 31 of the academic school year they are applying for are eligible to apply for Junior Kindergarten.

In California, the cut-off date to enroll a child in kindergarten is September 1. To be eligible, your child must turn 5 years old on or before this date for the academic school year.

Shadow Days are open to Middle and High School applicants who would like to experience the campus during a school day. We will pair your student with one of our current VCS students based on common interests and grade level. Your student will get to experience a portion of the school day (8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.) including lunch with their host student. Limited space is available and students MUST have a submitted application on file to attend a shadow day. For more information, please visit our Admissions pages.

Campus Tours are available for all grade levels by appointment only. Please fill out the campus tour request form and a member of our Admissions office will reach out to you soon.

VCS serves students from Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade. Our current enrollment is approximately 1,310 students, including 450 in Elementary School (JK–5th grade), 350 in Middle School (6th–8th grade), and 510 in High School (9th–12th grade).

The online application for the 2027–2028 school year will be available beginning October 1, 2026. The application deadline is January 15, 2027, for Elementary School applicants and February 1, 2027, for Middle School and High School applicants.

Village Christian School will continue to accept applications after the deadlines based on space availability. If you miss the deadline and would like to inquire about availability for your student's grade level, please contact the Admissions Office.

The application fee is $150 and must be paid by credit or debit card in order to submit the application.  

Elementary Applicants:Grades JK/Kindergarten

• Copy of student’s official birth certificate
• Confidential Preschool recommendation form
• Confidential Administrator/Preschool Director recommendation form

Students entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before September 1.  Students entering JK must be 5 years old on or by March 31 of the school year they are attending.

Elementary Applicants: Grades 1-5

• Copy of student’s birth certificate
• Confidential Teacher recommendation form
• Confidential Administrator recommendation form
• Copy of previous two years of grades

Middle and High School Applicants: Grades 6-12

• Copy of student’s birth certificate
• Confidential Math or English Teacher recommendation form
• Confidential Counselor or Administrator recommendation form
• Copy of previous two years of grades (full HS transcript required if applying to grades 11 or 12)

If your student has an IEP or 504 plan, this must be submitted along with the other supporting documents.

Students entering grades JK-5 will take an assessment as a part of the admissions process. These assessments are done on campus with members of our Elementary Faculty and take about 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the grade.

Students entering grades 6-12 will not assess, but complete an interview. Interviews are done on campus by a member of the Admissions department or a school administrator. Interviews are for the student only and take approximately 30 minutes. In addition to the interview questions, students will be given a writing assignment they must complete in 10 minutes immediately following the interview.  

Applicants who meet the deadline, will be notified of the Admissions decision in early March. Applicants who apply after this time will be notified within approximately two (2) weeks of their assessment or interview.  

The Village Christian School Admissions Committee reserves the right to give priority consideration to qualified siblings of current students and children of alumni. All sibling and alumni applicants must complete the full admissions process. Admission decisions are based on both applicant qualifications and space availability in the grade level for which the student is applying.

Once a student is admitted to VCS, a $600 enrollment fee must be submitted at the time of completing the enrollment. This is a non-refundable fee that secures your students spot for the upcoming school year.  

Financial Aid is available to new and returning students in grades JK-12 to help offset the cost of tuition. Applications are evaluated confidentially by our third-party partner, FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition), which assists in determining each family's level of financial need.

Families planning to apply for financial aid are encouraged to submit their financial aid application at the same time they apply for admission. However, financial aid awards are only considered after a student has been admitted to Village Christian School, and no financial aid offer will be made prior to admission.

For more information, you can access the financial aid application here.

Tuition for the 2026-2027 year varies by grade.

Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten: $15,100
Grades 1-5: $16,300
Grades 6-8: $18,700
Grades 9-12: $21,900

Additional fees may apply for certain programs and activities. Examples include class trips such as the 5th Grade Washington, D.C. trip; the 8th Grade March; and High School Experience Trips.

Most athletic programs require the purchase of a Spirit Packet, with fees typically ranging from $150 to $600 per season. Participation in after school Fine Arts productions, including musicals, as well as certain specialty classes require additional fees.

No, VCS does not offer a sibling discount, but families can apply for financial aid.  

No, VCS does not offer scholarships outside of need-based aid.  

Families may choose to pay tuition in full annually or through an 11-month payment plan.

Annual tuition payments are due on August 1 prior to the start of the school year. Families who select the monthly payment plan will make payments from August 1 through June 1. A $15 monthly finance fee will be applied to all accounts enrolled in the payment plan.

Tuition payments are collected through Blackbaud Tuition. Families may set up automatic payments or log in each month to make payments manually through their Blackbaud account.

Students in grade 4 and 5 are issued a school chrome book which they are responsible for the year.  The Chromebook will be used in class and be taken home for specific homework.  Students are responsible for keeping it charged.

Students in grades 6-12 must provide their own tablet or laptop.    

Elementary: Students may not have cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, or other similar devices at school. If you choose to have your child bring one of these devices, it must be turned off and stored in the student's backpack throughout the school day, including during before- and after-school childcare hours.

Middle School: Cell phones must be turned off (not set to vibrate or silent mode) during the entire instructional day, including during nutrition and lunch periods. Phones must remain off and stored in students' backpacks or otherwise kept out of sight during school hours.

Student devices, including iPads, laptops, tablets, and AirPods, may be used only during class time and at the direction of the teacher. The use of personal devices is not permitted during nutrition or lunch periods.

High School: Students may use their cell phones during the lunch period. Upon entering the classroom, students must turn off their cell phones and place them in the classroom cell phone caddie or secure them in their backpacks. Students will not have access to their cell phones during instructional time.

Students may not take cell phones with them to the restroom during class time.

Electronic devices approved for classroom learning include laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads, and may be used only as directed by the teacher.

Village Christian School utilizes a variety of online learning tools and educational applications to support instruction, collaboration, assessment, creativity, and personalized learning across grade levels and subject areas.

Some of the primary platforms include:

• Google Workspace for Education (Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Drive, and Meet) for assignment management, collaboration, communication, and feedback. 
• Nearpod for interactive lessons, formative assessments, polls, virtual field trips, and student engagement. 
• Quizizz for review activities, practice, and formative assessment. 
• Edpuzzle for embedding questions and checks for understanding within instructional videos. 
• IXL for targeted practice, skill development, diagnostics, and progress monitoring in mathematics and other subjects. 
• Albert.io for advanced coursework, AP preparation, and standards-based practice. 
• Book Creator for student creativity, digital storytelling, and project-based learning.
• The Social Institute for digital citizenship, online safety, social media awareness, and character development. 
• Flint AI for guided AI-supported learning, feedback, lesson support, and responsible AI literacy initiatives. 
• Subject-specific tools such as coding platforms, STEM applications, robotics software, and digital science resources may also be used depending on grade level and course requirements. 

These tools are selected to support instructional goals, improve student engagement, provide timely feedback, personalize learning, strengthen digital literacy skills, and prepare students for success in college, careers, and an increasingly technology-driven world.

At Village Christian School, technology is used as a tool to enhance instruction, increase student engagement, and create meaningful learning experiences across all grade levels and subject areas. Teachers integrate multimedia resources, including instructional videos, simulations, virtual demonstrations, and interactive presentations to support diverse learning styles and help students develop a deeper understanding of complex concepts.

Interactive platforms such as Google Workspace for Education, Nearpod, Quizizz, Edpuzzle, Pear Deck, IXL, Albert.io, and other subject-specific tools are used to encourage active participation, collaboration, formative assessment, and personalized learning. These resources enable teachers to monitor student progress in real time, assess understanding, differentiate instruction, and provide timely support when needed.

Technology also plays an important role in fostering creativity, communication, research, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Students regularly use digital tools to create presentations, videos, multimedia projects, and other assignments that demonstrate their learning. In STEM courses, students engage with robotics, coding, data analysis, engineering, and digital design tools that provide hands-on, real-world learning experiences. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may also be incorporated in age-appropriate ways that promote critical thinking, responsible use, and academic integrity.

Village Christian School teaches responsible technology use through a combination of digital citizenship instruction, clear technology policies, classroom expectations, monitoring systems, and ongoing student education. Students receive guidance on appropriate online behavior, digital communication, academic integrity, privacy, cybersecurity, and the ethical use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

The school reinforces responsible use through its Acceptable Use Policy, Honor Code, AI guidelines, and teacher-directed technology expectations. Students are taught to use technology as a learning tool, properly cite sources, disclose AI assistance when required, protect personal information, and engage respectfully in digital environments. Digital citizenship lessons are provided through classroom instruction, advisory/seminar programs, and structured resources focused on online safety, wellness, and character development.

Students applying to attend VCS must meet specific academic and behavioral standards. You can review our Admissions Standards here.

Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten
For students entering Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten, we look for children who demonstrate academic and social readiness during the admissions assessment. Students should also be able to follow multi-step directions and function successfully in a classroom environment.

Elementary School (Grades 1-5)
Students must demonstrate academic readiness in English, Math, and Writing on the admissions assessment. Applications should also include report cards showing performance at or above grade level, along with strong recommendations from current teachers or school administrators.

Middle and High School (Grades 6-12)
Applicants must provide academic records indicating performance at or above grade level in all core subjects. In addition, recommendations should reflect positive citizenship and indicate no ongoing behavioral or disciplinary concerns.

VCS accepts students in all grade levels based on space availability. The majority of openings each year are in Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade, as these are our primary entry points. While openings may become available in other grade levels, they are typically much more limited.

A wait pool decision is neither an acceptance nor a denial. It means that your student has met the qualifications for admission to VCS, but we do not currently have an available space in the requested grade level.

Students who wish to remain in the wait pool will be contacted if a spot becomes available. Openings may occur at any time and can become available up until the start of the new school year.

Please note that the wait pool does not carry over from one year to the next. Students who remain in the wait pool and are not offered admission will need to complete a new application if they wish to be considered for admission in a future school year.

Village Christian School receives a high volume of applications each year for a limited amount of space per grade level.  Due to the sheer volume of applicants, we are not able to admit every single student that submits an application.  We always encourage families to apply to other schools, even if Village Christian is their top choice.   

Village Christian School is home to 1,310 students enrolled in grades Junior Kindergarten through 12^th grade.  Class sizes vary between 20-26 students.

The Elementary School day (grades JK-5) begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m.

The Middle and High School day (grades 6-12) begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:10 p.m.
A detailed daily bell schedule can be found by clicking here.

Before-school care is available for Elementary School students beginning at 7:00 a.m. After-school care is available for Elementary and Middle School students until 5:30 p.m.

Lands’ End is our school uniform provider. All uniforms need to be purchased through Lands’ End. Village Christian has 4 polo shirt color options (red, grey, black, white), khaki or black shorts or pants, and numerous skirt options. In addition, students are able to wear a Village Christian sweatshirt. Middle and high school students are also able to wear a college sweatshirt.  On Fridays, students are able to wear jeans and a Village Christian spirit shirt. Please visit our dress code policy and list of approved items.  

Please visit this Lands End page to purchase school uniforms. Please note that our Senior Prom Committee also hosts numerous used uniform sales throughout the school year.  

The Cran Café is open to all students at Village Christian School. All meals and snacks are freshly prepared in our kitchen, offering students a variety of delicious options throughout the day. Elementary students may purchase a lunch tray and enjoy their meals at the red tables located just outside the cafeteria. Middle and high school students can visit the café before school and during nutrition break for breakfast options, as well as during lunch and after school for lunch and snacks. Students may also visit our on-campus food truck, which offers a limited menu during lunchtime. Middle school students return to the middle school area of campus for lunch, while high school students eat in designated areas on the high school campus. The Cran Café is a cashless facility, and student meal accounts are managed through MyKidsSpending.com. Please note that, due to the size of our school and dining facilities, Village Christian School is not an allergy-free campus.

At VCS, we want every new student to feel welcomed and embraced by our community from the very beginning. Each year, we host a Meet the Teacher Night during the week before school starts. This event gives students of all grade levels the opportunity to meet their teacher, visit their classroom, and become familiar with our campus.

For our Middle School and High School students, we also offer a New Student Orientation the day before school begins. This special event allows students to meet other new students, tour the campus, participate in games and activities, and feel more comfortable and confident before the start of the school year.

In Elementary School, teachers dedicate time during the first week of school for activities designed to help students get to know their classmates, build connections, and develop new friendships in a welcoming classroom environment.

Elementary School: Elementary students enjoy a variety of special events throughout the school year. These include field trips, Grands' Day, themed dress-up days, Race for Education, Gold Rush Day, Williamsburg Walk, Walk to Bethlehem, and many other memorable experiences. Students and families can also participate in community events such as movie nights, Family Dodgers Day, the Father-Daughter Dance, the Mother-Son Event, and the Mother-Daughter Tea.

Middle School: While middle school students do not currently have club offerings, there are many opportunities to get involved and build community on campus. Students can join a LIFE Group that meets during lunch, apply for CREW in 8th grade (our student leadership class), attend pep rallies, participate in Homecoming spirit days, attend movie nights, cheer on their classmates at middle school sporting events or theater productions, and participate in our annual MS Skate Night. There is always something fun happening in middle school at Village Christian.

High School: Village Christian is proud to offer more than 50 student-led clubs on campus for high school students. To view the current list of clubs, please visit our High School Academics page.

In addition to the many clubs available, students are encouraged to participate in a variety of social activities throughout the year. These include Spirit Week and Nonfire during Homecoming Week, school dances, pep rallies, Waffles and Worship, athletic events, theater productions, and concerts. Students may also run for ASB (Associated Student Body) or apply for our Servant Leadership class.

We are so proud of our Class of 2026! Our class of 124 graduates received 412 total college acceptances at 158 schools across 35 states, earning $18.2 million dollars in merit and scholarship aid was awarded. Five students received a full-ride merit scholarship. We had 13 athletic recruitments and 23 students were admitted into university honors programs. We had 2 UC Regent Scholars. Here is our full list of school acceptances.

VCS has partnered with CORE Prep Academy to offer Middle School Sports Performance Powered by CORE, a specialized program for new and current VCS students entering grades 6-8, who compete in basketball, baseball, or softball.

This course fulfills both the Physical Education and elective requirements, providing students with a dedicated two-hour block each school day to develop sport-specific skills, strength, conditioning, and overall athletic performance.

Participation in the program requires a separate application and successful completion of a tryout. Please note that there is an additional fee for this program beyond standard tuition.

For more information, visit this page.