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North Kern Christian School

710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
North Kern Christian School is a ministry of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Wasco, which is a ministry division of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Shafter.
NKCS is a nondenominational school and is open to all who want a Christian environment and Christ honoring staff and curriculum for their school age children.
NKCS believe: the Bible to be inspired, the only infallible authoritative Word of God; that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he grows older he will not abandon it. - Proverbs 22:6'
  • North Kern Christian School is a ministry of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Wasco, which is a ministry division of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Shafter.
  • NKCS is a nondenominational school and is open to all who want a Christian environment and Christ honoring staff and curriculum for their school age children.
  • NKCS believe: the Bible to be inspired, the only infallible authoritative Word of God; that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of North Kern Christian School?
The acceptance rate of North Kern Christian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for North Kern Christian School?
The application deadline for North Kern Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Kern County, CA is $12,856 for elementary schools and $9,054 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kern County, CA is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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