2026-2027 APPLICATIONS OPEN!
Welcome to Rancho Christian School Admissions. Our desire is to introduce you to our school, answer any questions you may have, and walk with you along the way through the application process. Check out the helpful information on this page to learn more about make Rancho Christian special.
If you have any questions, please call us us 951-303-8040 or email admissions@ranchochristian.org.
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APPLICATION STEPS
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To begin the application process, click the APPLY button and create an account on Rancho Central. This allows you access to the various forms and resources as you move through the application process. If you have any questions along the way, please reach out to our helpful Admissions Team at admissions@ranchochristian.org or by calling 951-303-8040.
Complete our online application here.
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Birth Certificate and/or Passport
Immunization Records (confirm all are up to date)
Grade Reports
-NA for TK or Kindergarten
-Report cards for the current and previous school year (Students entering grades 1-9)
-High school transcripts (Students entering grades 10-12)
Upload IEP or 504 Plan (if applicable)
Student Questionnaire & Essay (Students entering grades 7-12)
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Once all checklist items are completed, our admissions team will contact you to schedule your child’s assessment.
Students applying for grades 7-12 will also have an interview with our Administration
Students with an IEP or 504 plan will also have a review by our Educational Support Director.
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Please allow up to one week for review after assessment/interview are completed.
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Families will receive an email acceptance letter for their student.
Email will include instructions on how to complete the next step to complete enrollment.
If applying for Tailored Tuition, qualified families will receive an award letter.
Our Admissions team is here to welcome you, answer your questions, and help you discover what it means to be part of the Rancho family.
Cheree Howe
Head of Enrollment
“Rancho Christian is a vibrant partnership between deeply caring parents and a deeply caring school. The result is a close relationship enjoying the journey as students become happy, successful, kind human beings who are ready for university and ready for life.”
-Scott Treadway, President
since 1981 rancho christian has served families in the temecula valley
Our school offers a premier, Christ-centered educational experience for students starting at 2 years old in our preschool, all the way through high school. Our qualified and caring staff and faculty partner with families to give them the best possible opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, fun and challenging environment.
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As the first private, Christian preschool in our region, Rancho Christian has 44 years of educational excellence, caring for and preparing thousands of students in their first years of school. Our teachers are focused on sharing the love of Christ with every child. Our curriculum is open-ended and flexible with specific learning themes, Bible themes, special events, holiday celebrations, and multicultural events.
Preschool activities are a balance of unique, knowledge-building, and fun experiences. Children complete their Preschool experience with foundational learning tools, knowledge, experience, friendships, and are ready for their next step in Elementary School. Our preschool students also have the unique opportunity to continue their educational journey all the way through Rancho Christian High School.
It is so much fun to enroll preschool students of former Rancho Christian Preschool graduates, continuing the legacy of care and educational excellence generation upon generation.
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Strong academic foundations. Christ-centered growth. A place to belong.
At Rancho Christian Elementary, students build the knowledge, confidence and character that prepare them for Middle School and beyond. Our Kindergarten through 5th grade program combines meaningful academic challenge with personal care in a community where children are known, encouraged and supported.
Students strengthen their skills in reading, writing, math, science and history through engaging instruction, hands-on learning, classroom projects and field trips. Teachers encourage curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving while helping children develop independence, responsibility and a love of learning.
Age-appropriate technology supports classroom exploration and creativity. Music, art, Spanish, STEM and physical education give students opportunities to discover their interests, develop new skills and work together.
Faith is woven into everyday learning through Bible instruction, prayer, chapel and opportunities to serve others. As students grow, they are encouraged to practice leadership, build meaningful friendships and use their God-given gifts with purpose.
In partnership with families, we nurture each child’s academic, social, emotional and spiritual growth—building an early foundation for becoming University Ready and Life Ready.
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Rancho Christian Middle School provides a caring Christ-centered environment for 7th and 8th grade students to thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually within a more rigorous academic environment preparing them for high school and beyond. Middle School curiosity and a desire to learn fuels our dedicated teachers and staff who are committed to individually supporting students through the critically important middle school years.
Students engage in highly immersive academic classes that prepare them for successful high school learning. Weekly chapels, electives, and activities such as athletics, theater, arts, and clubs provide students with opportunities to create, play, learn and lead.
Guidance Counselors meet periodically with students, ensuring they have the tools they need to do their very best in Middle School, begin planning for High School, and experience success in a fun and exciting educational atmosphere.
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Rancho Christian High School boasts a premier experience that results in students graduating “University Ready and Life Ready”.
Rancho provides a dually-accredited, comprehensive, college preparatory academic program. RCHS curriculum is designed from proven, research-driven, outcome-oriented, and effective content and modes of instruction. Curricular design borrows from the traditional forms of education with a strong emphasis in reading and writing across the curriculum; creating connections between academic disciplines while training students to think critically, reason, and articulate, with a biblically integrated focus fostering a Christ-centered worldview.
Rancho students are encouraged to explore their interests in fun and dynamic learning environments created by our professional, engaging, and caring educators. Rancho Christian’s curriculum meets or exceeds college and university entrance requirements, including the University of California.
The Rancho Christian High School campus is equipped with state-of-the-art learning environments custom designed for each academic discipline. Small class sizes are ensured to maximize both learning quality and teacher relationship. Rancho teachers have a passion for individualized and caring connections with their students and parents. Student culture is focused on friendship, kindness, support, fun, and school spirit. Our High School students lead the way on campus and are an example to the younger grades. There is no limit to the level of success students can achieve at Rancho Christian High.
Rancho Christian School is a model of exceptionalism, centered on the grace and truth of Jesus Christ. We cultivate a safe and positive environment where students journey through a comprehensive, premier educational experience. Graduates will transform their communities, our nation, and the world.
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Rancho Christian is a large private Christian school with over 1,000 students on 34 acres, with over 200,000 square feet of dedicated learning spaces, 4 science labs, a STEM workshop, a conservatory of the arts, athletics facilities, an indoor gym, state-of-the-art weight room, training facilities, and lots of places to play and have fun. We provide a premier environment for students to learn, play, make lifelong friends, and grow into the successful, confident, Christ-centered leaders God has called them to be.
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