It is the mission of the school, as a ministry of Lutheran Churchof the Cross, to be a Christ-centered, Bible-based environment,which provides academic excellence and nurtures students to becomelife-long learners who know Jesus Christ and share His Word, Hisgrace, and His love with all people.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,880
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Aliso Viejo Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1999
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
423 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Discount given for Lutheran Church of the Cross church members.
Admissions Director
Kim Winters
Admissions Associate
Kalyn Peterson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic Chess, Boy Scouts, Composer Countdown, Drama Club, Flag Football, Girl Scouts, Jump Rope Club, Meet the Masters, Play-Well TEKnologies (Legos), Through An Artists Eye, Worship Band
School Notes
- Teaching the Christian faith is integrated in all we do,because we believe in one God who is eternally revealed through theCreator, our Heavenly Father and source of knowledge; through JesusChrist, His only Son and our source of salvation; and through theHoly Spirit, the Sustainer and Giver of Faith.
- Qualified Christian teachers provide an excellent learningenvironment of safety, security, respect, and Christ`s love.
- Academic excellence is attained through the core curriculum,which is sequential, cumulative, and developmentally appropriatefor each grade level.
- Students experience educational opportunities to develop goodcommunication, problem solving, critical thinking, andcollaborative skills enabling them to lead the Church and theirgeneration into the future.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Aliso Viejo Christian School cost?
Aliso Viejo Christian School's tuition is approximately $7,880 for private students.
What sports does Aliso Viejo Christian School offer?
Aliso Viejo Christian School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Aliso Viejo Christian School's ranking?
Aliso Viejo Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Aliso Viejo Christian School?
The application deadline for Aliso Viejo Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
Our 2 children each attended AVCS from K-8th grade - one is a junior in college now, the younger a senior in high school. Both attended public high school and were more than prepared for their classes and social experiences. AVCS was a wonderful place for them to grow spiritually and academically. They both still speak about the friends they made there as well as the great teachers they had.
5 8/12/2018
Our 2 children have attended AVCS for 4 years and absolutely love it! It provides a well- rounded education with high academics, athletics, music, and Christ centered teaching.The small class sizes, loving teachers, and family feel are truly a blessing!
5 8/11/2018
We love AVCS. After touring almost all of the private schools in Southern Orange County, we decided to make the move to AVCS. We could not be more confident that we made the right decision. The teachers and administration are so hard working and caring, and everyone goes above and beyond to make the school feel like a real community. Another benefit is the class size, it's on the small side so the teachers can actually teach and children can learn. I love that there is a lot of international students and the diversity of different viewpoints as well.
5 4/23/2018
Both of our children attended this school from kindergarten, one completing 8th grade here & the other through 7th grade. Our eldest was very successful at JSerra Catholic High School & is in university in Washington, D.C.; both our kids thrived in the small school environment & Christian atmosphere, even though we are Catholic ( not Lutheran). Our daughter remains friends with some of her classmates & we loved her teachers. Full day kindergarten was great as was the accelerated Math program, which enabled our daughter to take AP calculus as a junior in high school. She continued to excel in Math throughout high school & won the Math award for her senior class. Our son made wonderful friends here & enjoyed the sports ( soccer, track, basketball) as much as the Math program ( seriously); he also has been able to attain advanced math classes in high school due to AVCS. More importantly, AVCS found an amazing music teacher who encouraged the 6th graders to choose an instrument, something we had tried on our own to get our son into, without success. He began clarinet at AVCS & is now playing in the orchestra at J Serra. We remain in touch with several teachers & are grateful for this school in our lives. The only weaknesses were the lack of serious foreign language instruction in middle school & the English writing program in & 7th & 8th grade after our daughter had graduated. Overall, it was a great experience & we would recommend this school highly.
5 3/16/2017
We could not be more happier with avcs. It is a wonderful school to send out children every day and the environment is full of love and happiness. We have nothing but good things to say about our school. If you are looking to tour do so on a Friday and experience chapel!!
5 1/10/2012
This school is TRULY a Christ centered school. I have witness the amazing grace of God here especially in the last two weeks. The school, the parents, the staff, the pastors, and students have shown an amazing outpouring of love for those in need. This is what a Christian School is all about. My children have been going here for the past eight years and I'm so honored to be part of this Christian community.
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