Summit Christian School is a Preschool to 8th grade Christian dayschool located on the property of Grace Bible Church, Fair Oaks, CA. A relatively small school with an outstanding sense of community.
Our Mission: Inspiring students to cultivate a heart for Christ, a passion for learning, and compassion for others.
it is an amazing place where you can feel God's presence, and every member of the staff lives as a role model for the students.
Our Christian approach to education therefore integrates distinctively Christian thinking into the curriculum. Our goal is to reach the whole child, from heart to head, to prepare him or her to serve the Lord not in the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and a sound mind. We are training students to learn and live with Christian character.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,895
- Average class size: 15 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
2008
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
195 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki or navy pants or shorts; polo shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition discounts offered for 2nd or 3rd child
% on Financial Aid
15%
Admissions Director
Candace Schad
Admissions Associate
Lindsay Anderson
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubRobotics Club
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning and living with Christian Character.
- Summit is an Evangelical, non-denominational school with a "discipleship" orientation. That is, one of the enrolling parents must be in agreement with the school's Statement of Faith.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Summit Christian School cost?
Summit Christian School's tuition is approximately $8,895 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Summit Christian School?
The application deadline for Summit Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Summit Christian School is Odyssey Learning Center (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Orangevale Seventh-day Adventist School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Country Hill Montessori (1.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7869 Kingswood Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 961-7891
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 961-7891
2.5 miles
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Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 967-2814
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 967-2814
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Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-3900
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(916) 961-3900
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Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 722-7788
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School Reviews
5 9/10/2017
Summit Christian has been amazing in teaching the love of Christ, reading, and overall responsibility. I appreciate them very much and would definitely recommend them.
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