Our History
Fifty Years of Faith and Growth
From a single preschool classroom in 1975 to a community of over 800 students today, Friends Christian School has grown alongside the families it serves, always as a ministry, never just a school.
Our Story, Year by Year
From a single preschool classroom in 1975 to a community of over 800 students today, Friends Christian School has grown alongside the families it serves, always as a ministry, never just a school.
1969
Little Friends Preschool is founded by Rose Drive Friends Church.
1975
Friends Christian School begins as a ministry of Friends Church Yorba Linda.
1976
A kindergarten class is added.
1984
Rose Drive Friends Church joins as co-sponsor; grades 5–8 begin.
1985
Little Friends Preschool is integrated into the Friends Christian School system.
1994
ACSI and WASC dually accredit kindergarten through eighth grade; both preschool campuses are accredited by ACSI.
2012
Both preschool campuses receive dual ACSI and WASC accreditation.
Today
Friends Christian School serves preschool through eighth grade across two campuses, guided by a School Board selected by its two sponsoring churches.