It's been years in the making for this review as our child has long since graduated, but after reflection I feel it necessary to reveal our experience at SFC Schools. Our child attended this " Christian place of learning" from 3rd-10th grade and the end result was us removing him from a very bad situation. The lower and middle schools were ok, although their academic standards are so low, it's actually a misleading misnomer to call it a Blue Ribbon School. However, the upper school is a cauldron of ugly, political, elitist, bullying poison that is condoned and promoted by unqualified teachers and administrators concerned only with the largest donors' kids. Our child was subjected to incessant bullying and verbal abuse by unchecked peers and was ostracized by faculty, administrators and coaches when it was brought to their attention. The best move we ever made was to remove our child from that place and return them to public school - where they flourished. But there was one ugly surprise during the transition - the academic level was so poor at SFC that our child had to take extra courses to catch up to the other students. Thankfully the new counselors guided us through this and by the start of Senior year, it was reconciled completely. DO NOT ever consider sending your child to this school past the lower levels unless you want them to be harassed or to turn out like the students who are harassing good kids out of spite and meanness. Our child was marred by it for many years and it feels good to finally write this after years of silence. read more

W school Ngl, kids are nice, teachers are great, campus is beautiful. I love it here, definitely recommend it

I went here for all four years of high school, and if you want your kid to grow up to be racist, then this is the place for you! As a person of color, I would endlessly hear racist remarks about myself and my culture. I felt so anxious about my "ethnic" features to a point where I did not want to go outside or be seen. Whenever I tried to open up to a teacher about my experiences, I was always brushed off, and was told this was a normal environment. The gaslighting this school does to their students of color in order to maintain the comfort of their white students and faculty is immoral. My race was always a joke to someone. Furthermore, they do not take sexual harassment seriously at all. It's very much a "boys will be boys" environment. Female students are blamed for the actions of male students. I would never send my kids to this place. read more

When people ask me why SFC, my simple answer is the teachers. Expanding upon that answer, I would say that SFC teachers care about their students, provide mentorship, are role models, and prepare the students both academically and spiritually for college. My daughter just graduated from SFC and I'm 100% confident that she will thrive in a large public university in part because of the foundation laid by SFC. read more

not gonna lie if you want to send your child to a Christian school, make sure it's not this one. In any of the multitude of schools I have sent my kids to, I have never been more displeasured to send them to this one. Far too many bigots, almost classist behavior, and clear signs of racism scattered throughout campus. My children are white and day after day they come back with obscene, sometimes derogatory language and when I question them as to why they said a specific word or phrase, they say, "Everyone at school says it, why can't I?" If you would really like your child to develop in a positive, Christian learning environment, I can assure you sfc is not the right choice. The only thing keeping me from giving 1 star are the multitude of good teachers. read more

I attended SFC for 6 years. Fellow students frequently said the N word and countless racial slurs. I've yet to speak with any fellow alumni who enjoyed their experience here. God Bless America. read more

Since being at SFC our child leaps out of the car to run in and asks to go early. She starts in advisory with a teacher who counsels them on topics going on in their lives and they pray together for a good day. The education is top notch, she's in all honors classes and performing superbly despite some academic struggles at her prior school. Interacting with the teachers is lovely. They fill her up all day with love, support, and kind education rather than her always feeling stressed. They give plenty of make up opportunities for when they stumble and they offer one on one help at all times it's needed. We found the community warm and inviting for. It's children and parents. The school has a lovely feeling of warmth and kindness. read more

My wife and I recently registered our son for the Fall 2023 School Year at Santa Fe Christian for 1st grade and I must say the administration really went out of their way to make us feel so welcome and part of the SFC family. Every interaction has been first class, from the admissions staff, lower and upper school teachers, coaches and head of school, we are beyond excited for our son to start his academic journey here!!! read more

This is a beautiful school with teachers that care for you and your relationship with God. They want to have a connection with you that no other teachers will. read more

Graduated in '06 from here; attend from 3rd grade through 12th. I had great classmates and great teachers. Of course they teach the Christian worldview! They are a Christian school! However, they also support forming your own opinion. One of my favorite parts of Santa Fe was the opportunity to take some cool technology classes like Video Editing (Avid) and AP Computer Science (Java). read more

Santa Fe Christian Schools - Elementary Schools Near Me - Solana Beach, California

I was raised Catholic, and a common practice among Catholics is praying to certain saints concerning particular trials you may be having in your life. My third grade teacher at Santa Fe Christian told me -- a wide-eyed, trusting 8-year-old boy -- that I would go to hell if I prayed to a saint. I think that pretty much sums this place up. The experiences I had here were way more harsh and psychologically mind-bending than the public schools I attended before and after going to Santa Fe Christian. read more

I turned out perfectly fine (I believe) ... I'm not a fan of Bush 2.0 and if I didn't claim to be hetero, I'd often be mistaken for family ... Everyone has their own experiences they take from high school (if not grade or middle school) whether they're good or bad. I had more than my share of bad, but nearly all of my good ones came from SFC, it was much more of a home to me than the public schools I transferred away from. And it was my request and desire to leave the public school system and I chose SFC, not my parents ... read more

Santa Fe Christian is the real deal. Tough classes, great athletics, and above all, a Christian foundation. This is an amazing school and I plan to send my kids here one day. The people who have said negative things seem to be those who aren't Christians - if I had gone to a Catholic or a Jewish school, I wouldn't have agreed with them (just like these non-Christians don't like what Santa Fe does) - keep that in mind as you read the reviews. *Contact the school for their open houses and see for yourself. read more

Hands down the best investment we have ever made! We were looking for a quality Christian middle and high school for children and it became evident from our research and referrals from friends that Santa Fe Christian would be our top choice. From incredible academics, to an impressive and expansive sports programs to their authentic Christ centered overall mission - this school exceeded our expectations. We have a graduating senior this year and after four short years I am amazed at his growth. He came in a shy and quiet freshman and is graduating as one of the top contributors to their varsity baseball program, was a home coming prince and most importantly, became baptized, is an active youth leader for his church and is now leading other baseball players and friends to Christ. We have four children and our goal is to have all of them attend SFCS! It is a huge investment, but we have no regrets about the sacrifices we have made to have our children attend. We couldn't be happier with our decision. read more

The best school in the whole San Diego. A solid Christian education that will forge your kids for the future. Your children will come out strong with an arsenal of knowledge and a very strong faith to tackle any challenges that the future has for them. SFCS is a blessing for our kids. Thanks to the whole team read more

Well our boys attended all 4 years of high school. The place is better than most high schools in the area but the people there are clicky and fake. Lots of wealthy folks and the fund raisers chase them and treat them different than others. The head master makes like $300k a year! Wow! Anyways lots of politics, over baring fake parents with annoying kids. It is a real eye opener!!! It's kinda scary to see the over baring parents hang out at the school with the intention to get in the in crowd of parents. Lots of material scum bags there so watch out. read more

My two kids have been going to school here for the last 4 years and I believe the school is fantastic. The vision, mission and atmosphere is second to none and the teacher and staff are generally excellent and have a heart for God. I really enjoy the Santa Fe Christian Dad's group which is a great way to get plugged in as a parent. read more

As a Santa Fe Christian graduate, I was hoping my son would be able to experience the same quality christian education that I had. My son has been attending since preschool, and his time at Santa Fe Christian, as well as ours as an SFC family, have exceeded any and all of our expectations. When he started his education at Santa Fe Christian, he was a shy, reserved boy who rarely came out of his shell, but over the years attending SFC, he has been challenged both academically and spiritually and is now participating in sports, clubs and has made lifelong friends. Thanks, in large part to Santa Fe Christian, our son is now thriving academically, spiritually and socially, and we could't be happier with our decision to send him to this school read more

Very good school and could not be happier. The head master has changed over the past few years from when the other reviewers had their experience. It is no longer a "mom and pop" establishment and is dedicated to high spiritual and academic standards. No school is perfect but the faculty, parents, and student community are like family. The classroom sizes are small, teachers are very involved, and academics are very strong. Best choice out there for a well rounded education. Also, the area in itself is conservative and also found that years ago at my public school too...I have found SFC faculty (not many) and friends that have a variety of views. It starts in the home. read more

Our 2 kids attend this school. The staff, coaches, parents make up a wonderful community for raising kids. Some of these reviews are misleading. See their website for a more accurate perspective.. http://www.sfcs.net read more

I am a new student this year at Santa Fe Christian as a freshmen in high school. Santa Fe has pushed me in ways academically, physically, and spiritually that i didn't even know existed. I loved Santa Fe so much first semester that i joined ASB (student council) and wound up as Freshmen class president for my whole grade as a new student! Santa Fe has been an indescribable fantastic home for me and I am overjoyed to spend the next three years here! read more

SFCS is a fantastic Christian school and community for my high school daughter. The school provides strong academics and excellent/competitive athletics. Class sizes are small. The teachers are very encouraging and supportive of the students. We were new to the school in grade 10 and couldn't have felt more welcomed by the students and families and staff. SFCS is a blessing to my daughter. read more

SFC is an amazing school. We have had a son graduate and one about to graduate this year. SFC has provided Godly teachers and mentors that support our family values. SFC doesn't sacrifice in education or athletics either. We have students excelling in the classroom and compete at a high level athletically. It's worth every penny that we pay to know our kids are known by name and loved up by many at SFC. It is where they spend most of their time afterall! read more

Wow....I think Joseph T. found a way into my brain. I couldn't agree with him more. This school preaches acceptance for all people, yet consistently fell short of that . How? Well, how long do you have to read this, because it could get reeeeaaaal long. Let's see.....teaching Christianity (nothing wrong with that), while letting everyone know that if they don't fall in line with the school's beliefs they are going straight to hell (very wrong)? Check. Brazen ostracizing of anyone that doesn't fit the preppy-looking 'good Christian' mold. Why not? Selling the school as being accepting of everyone, only to try and rid the place of anyone that actually thinks for themselves? Absolutely. Oh, did I mention that half the teachers actually had no experience teaching the classes they were assigned to? My sophomore English Lit. teacher was the basketball coach, for God sakes! And it wasn't because he was good at both, that's for damn sure. Now, I'll be honest and say that my experience at this school was in the early 1990's, but I can't imagine it's changed all that much. At least they've got a good athletic program now. When I was there, the football team had a moronic coach that not only played favorites, based on how good of a Christian they were, but also had the play calling ability of a brick. "Ok, it's 4th and 25, let's run it straight up the middle just like we have for the last 10 plays." I'm not even kidding, either. He really ran plays like that ALL THE TIME! In retrospect, the football team was a metaphor for the entire school. Ass backwards, terrible leadership and completely lacking in integrity. read more

My kids have been very happy at this school. They consistently test in the 90% percentile and perform well in the honor programs that are offered. Enough extra-curricular activities to keep them busy. The school environment is a good fit for our family - values, character, and service to others are well-promoted. read more

SFC provides a great education and I have enjoyed being involved in this school for over 25 years. I started at SFC in 1987 and graduated in 1999, the school has changed since I was a student but for the better in many ways. The athletic programs have gotten stronger as well as the athletic programs. The great thing is the faculty, staff, and coaches as well as the administrators care so much for every student that goes through this school. After graduation I have served as a coach, alumni association leadership team, and most recently on the board of directors. This school is one of the best Christian schools around. The thing that makes SFC so unique is the amazing community you will experience when at an SFC event-athletics, auction, arts, school functions in general. I cant say enough good things about this school and I believe if you are looking for a good Christian private school to send your kids you will not be disappointed. I am glad my parents invested in my education over 25 years ago and SFC has been a big part in helping me to be a better man! read more

Incredible academics and teachers. The small class sizes are wonderful. They are very good at charting your academics to match your future college prospects and major. read more

I graduated from SFC 2 years ago and have not returned since the day I graduated and I will hopefully never return. This school prides itself in it's "Christian" values and "rigorous" curriculum; ironically everything about this school drove me further away from God more than anything. I grew up going to a Catholic church and was told my one of my teachers in 6th grade that I would go to hell for this. To start off, the administration was always in everyones personal business and involved in situations when they had NO right to be. The administration also blamed the girls for "distracting" the boys if our skirts were above our knees, having a little bit of our shoulder show, or for wearing workout yoga pants for sports practice. Girls were punished for the fact that boys weren't able to control their hormones and not be perves. This school also did not prepare me for college AT ALL. My freshman year in college was extremely difficult because SFC had the least challenging curriculum. Pretty school on the outside but being a student was awful. read more

Kids are well rounded at SFC. The school is large enough to have excellent offerings of classes, activities, sports, social...and yet small class sizes and your child is encouraged to do and try everything. Teachers work with coaches and drama production schedules so that your child CAN be a cheerleader, be in the musical, go on mission trips, be in yearbook and sports all at the same time. It's fantastic that the faculty works hard to make sure the kids are well rounded and have lots of experiences. You don't have just one identity (jock, academic, social) at SFC. SFC students graduate experiencing everything that a large public school has to offer...but they can actually do all those offerings to have a robust education and discover their talents along the way. Students are prepared for college because they have explored so much and honed in on their interests so that they excel in college right away with a clear vision for a career. read more

Our daughter attended here for 1st - 12th grade and she was well prepared for college. She was accepted everywhere that she applied and she chose to attend a secular school to put her faith into practice. Our son has attended since preschool and thrives here. The athletics program is inclusive AND competitive. The academics are top notch. I can't rave enough about this school and what is has done for my kids and my family. We appreciate this experience in so many ways. read more

Unbelievable school! The faculty, staff and families are so real and loving! Feel very blessed to be a part of this family!!

This school has been an amazing blessing for our family! We have three students there and have been at the school for six years. Waiting for the honeymoon to be over!! The curriculum is challenging and cutting edge. The high moral standards are instilling strong values in my kids' lives. My kids are all thriving academically and socially. Not to mention they are all three ten times more confident than I EVER was. We love SFC and feel a great sense of community there that is unparalleled with what we would receive in a public school because of our common faith. read more

My son, David III has been an "SFCS Eagle" for a solid 2 weeks now and I still continue to feel like I'm dreaming! Every single morning, before school, praying at breakfast, I can not hold back the tears of gratitude knowing that I am about to drive my son to the most incredible Christian school!!! This school not only has an absolutely gorgeous campus, it goes so much deeper than just that! You can not begin to understand any of it until you step foot on these school grounds!!! The utter love you are overwhelmed with by the teachers and staff members every where you turn and the peace that fills your heart knowing that this isn't just an amazing school, that the *HOLY SPIRIT* abides here!!! And that's when you realize and the instant knowledge becomes profoundly apparent that this is where we are supposed to be!!! Completely *blessed* with the academics and athletics here!!! My dream has come true!!! read more