In 1976, the Lord led Dennis Gibson to open a Christian school at the First Church of the Nazarene in Stockton.
United Christian Schools was formed as a Christian district of Christian schools united under one administration with the mission to provide academic, moral, athletic, social, and spiritual excellence, through the ministry of Christian education.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
1,104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for United Christian Schools?
The application deadline for United Christian Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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