My son attended Tri-City Christian School from Pre-K through 4th grade. In the early years, we had some truly wonderful experiences. Teachers like Mrs Bicum, Mrs Cinors Mrs.Lever, Mrs. Theis, and Mrs. Mackey were caring, dedicated, and genuinely invested in helping him succeed. I will always be grateful for the kindness and effort they showed our family. Unfortunately, our experience changed dramatically in 4th grade. My son struggled with reading and had educational needs that required additional support. Instead of receiving the help and encouragement he needed, it felt like the school gave up on him. He went from being a student who earned B and C grades to receiving failing grades, and we saw very little effort to help him maintain the academic progress he had made over the years. During this time, our family was also wrongly accused by a teacher, which resulted in a report being made to CPS. We found this experience deeply upsetting. We were also concerned to learn that the same teacher allegedly shared private information about our family with other parents without our knowledge, which further damaged our trust in the school community. As parents, we were repeatedly made to feel that our son no longer belonged at the school because of his learning challenges and his need for an IEP. Rather than partnering with us to help him succeed, we felt pressured to find another school. The message we received was that Tri-City Christian was not willing or able to support a child who learned differently. If your child is a strong student who does not require academic accommodations and excels in sports, your experience may be very positive. However, if your child struggles with reading, is behind academically, has an IEP, or may need one in the future, I would strongly encourage you to carefully consider whether this school can provide the support your child deserves. What hurt the most was that this happened at a Christian school. By the end of our time there, I felt embarrassed and unwelcome on campus. Every child deserves patience, encouragement, and support--especially when they are struggling. Sadly, that was not our experience during our final years at Tri-City Christian. read more

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For more than 25 years, our family made beautiful memories at Tri-City Christian School. We trusted the school, supported it, and invested heavily in the community over the years. Sadly, that changed dramatically under the current principal, specifically Mr. Greer and Ms. Helmick. (4th grade teacher) Before Mr. Greer became principal, Tri-City felt like a place built on kindness, partnership, and genuine Christian values. Unfortunately, our experience under his leadership was the complete opposite. In our experience, conversations felt insincere and performative. There were prayers and smiles in person, but the actions behind the scenes contradicted what was said directly to us. Over time, it created an environment where trust disappeared. In our opinion, Ms. Helmick should not be teaching, especially at a Christian school. If she had been the first teacher our family encountered at Tri-City Christian School, we would never have remained there for 25 years. Likewise, because of Mr. Greer's leadership and the decisions he made, we would not return as long as he remains principal. There are many caring teachers and wonderful families at Tri-City, and this review is not directed at them. It is specifically about Mr. Greer and Ms. Helmick. I never imagined I would write a review like this after so many years there. However, the past couple of years under Mr. Greer's leadership, and especially this past year with Ms. Helmick, were unbearable, to say the least. They both get zeros for their dishonesty at a Christian school! read more

I had the privilege of attending Tri-City from 7th grade to 12th grade and I'd like to share my experience as a student. I give this school a massive amount of credit for how my life has turned out. I always felt supported, encouraged, and academically challenged throughout my time at Tri-City. The teachers constantly went above and beyond to invest into the students. Sports wise, when I decided to join the track team, I was supported in a way that made the experience extremely fulfilling and confidence-building. Because of Tri-City's excellent instruction, I was able to get a near-perfect score on the SAT, got accepted into UCLA, and graduated with highest departmental honors. All while staying true to the faith and values that were instilled in me at Tri-City. My sister and I are extremely grateful for the experience we had here, so much so that now the next generation of our family attends the school. While no school is perfect, I truly only have good things to say about Tri-City and I would highly recommend sending your children here if you want them to be grounded, protected, encouraged, and inspired. This is the place. read more

Horrible sportsmanship. Parents, athletes, and coaches alike. Players calling other team names, yelling at referees, whining about calls to referees. Players not losing with spirit, parents aggressively "high fiving" other teams children and intimidating the juvenile fans. Fans flipping off other team and wanting to physically fight other fans. Athletes and parents stay at gym until other team leaves for some intimidation factor, then leave when other team leaves. I would be ashamed to go to this school and say I represent Jesus. Sad to see adults not show how to represent Jesus and call it an "Christian" school read more

It's been a blessing truly to leave. It felt cult like. Not that schools are immune from negativity, but it's a very unwelcoming atmosphere. If you aren't a part of the clique , your child will not flourish. It's so so small too and lacks diversity of the real world. That's just my two cents but I'm so happy to be elsewhere. It's not a simulation of real world scenarios and politics and somewhat shelters your child. The teachers do really care and that's the plus but the cliques, social structures , and people who have been there too long don't want change. read more

horrible as my experience from 1st through sixth grade learned almost nothing teachers help that much especially the really rude Kurt Greer read more

Unsportsmanlike athletic atmosphere...seems to have forgotten who they are representing

This is my sons second year here at Tri- City . Last year was really hard - but this year has been really good . Yes you will always have groups of parents & some teachers that think they are "entitled " or they just remain in their "click " group . Which we experienced last year here at Tri- City - and in public School in Del Sur . The most important thing is to remain steadfast in prayer - especially for those that are prideful . We are ambassadors for Christ and ultimately they will have to be held accountable for their behavior . and remember not all families that attend Tri- City adhere to Christian Values pray earnestly and stay grounded in faith . I gave 4 stars because no School is perfect . read more

The staff is caring and helpful. The students are accepting and welcoming! Overall a great environment for children to receive a faith based education. Highly recommend! read more

Our daughter attends Tri City Christian for high school and it's been amazing! The staff cares, the teachers are awesome, sports are open for everyone and a,m true Christian worldview is being taught plus the community of parents and kids is very special! We love TCCS! read more

This is by far not the worst school in the San Diego county area. There is no perfect school as my children have been in both public and private schools all over the US. Through our observations: Pros: Most teachers truly love God, class size is acceptable, biblical virtues are taught and encouraged. Someone commented on dress code being upheld which is a positive for us. Academics held in high esteem and most importantly this school has taken a biblical stand on gender and has not wavered from the Word. This is not a wishy washy quasi woke school as others have become so maybe for money. Lastly, it's rather affordable given what a student is offered here. Cons: Favoritism from teachers to athletes and cheerleaders. This is a very click-e school. Kids are not very open to newcommers and are sometimes flat out mean, teachers do not care about this. The traffic situation is ridiculous for pick up and drop off. Someone needs to lean out the process on campus for this. Some teachers are not quite qualified (not educationally but just maturity and common sense. The music teacher is inappropriate dancing infront of kids seeking attention and perhaps validation. Overall, I'd say that you have everything and weigh it on order of importance. Speak out for what you see if not okay and have grace for the people who are trying their best. I still say that hands down I rather our children be here than in a public school were they might be groomed, mislead and preyed upon. read more

My girls go here and I was impressed with the dedication and personal attention that the teachers give to each student. We have two different teachers who have different styles but they are fairly consistent in the curriculum (same grade level) and they pay attention to details. They are organized with weekly homework assignments provided at the beginning of the week along with weekly newsletters that spell out the expectations and activities for the week. The parent-teacher communication is great! I love that my kids have a full day of school (just under 6 hours) and have the opportunity to learn a wide variety of subjects and get physically active. The school uses Ki's lunch for it's lunch program so it makes it easy to have healthy, nutritious lunches on the days I don't feel like packing one. I saw a previous review that commented on income disparity. I think this is a factor at any private school that draws from a wide variety of communities and demographics. Yes, there are upper middle class folks and there are working class folks. The school offers financial assistance so that kids from many different income brackets can attend. As far as private schools go, this is probably somewhere in the middle in terms of cost. (I did extensive research for private schools in north county) But I can also say that the teachers are very sensitive to the disparity and try to be considerate of any additional costs for parents. Overall, we are very happy that we chose this school! read more

Literally the worst school ever, never send your kids here. It's not about God it's about money. Bullying runs ramped through the school and no one does anything even if you talk to the admin about it. They only care about money and will do anything to keep. Cindy Warren who was an admin during my time at TCCS and still is pretended to care about bullying only to then sweep it under the rug and punish no one, and then had the audacity to beg me to stay after, and continue paying ridiculous high tuition for ridiculously terrible education. They scare you into thinking public school is the worst most ungodly place to be but in reality anything is better than TCCS. Do not send your kids here, aside from the awful culture they create in the school the education prepares you for nothing and is just down right awful. read more

I went to Tri City from pre school to senior year. There is no bullying at this school. I am Mexican, Native American and Sicilian. This school prepares your children for what the secular colleges try to do to our kids and fellow classmates. You learn critical thinking and how to defend the faith. read more

Sooooo thankful my kids can attend this amazing Christian school. If a Christ centered education and environment is what you're seeking for your children-TCCS is a great choice! read more

My children have a great foundation by going to this school, both academically and spiritually! The teachers here are top notch! The drive is a bit far for me but worth every minute! read more

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A great Biblically based school that is awesome in all areas! If you are looking for a safe pre-school through High School environment for your kids, this is the place for them! read more

Our son started his senior year in high school here. We thought the transition was going to be tough on him but it has been the opposite instead. The teachers and students here at TCCS have all been kind and inclusive. It has been socially an easy year for him and we are looking forward to the 3 day college tour TCCS offers the Sophomore- Seniors, where our son will get to visit 9 college campuses. He is also in the higher math course and Tri City offers the Calc BC class for him to take. Our son really enjoys running and he has been able to join the cross country team as well. Over all we feel very blessed to be here! read more

I went here K-12 and I am extremely thankful for my experience. After going through college and starting my career some of the most influential figures in my life have been my teachers and coaches here. Coach Pettaway had a major influence on my work ethic and Mr. Pichette's Philosophy and other classes have equipped me to look at the world in a way that is not only Gospel-focused but also logical and applicable to everyday life. read more

My daughter is attending the school and we are highly impressed. We transferred from public school and find that our daughter is challenged here. The teachers and staff have been warm and welcoming. We would highly recommend TRI city Christian school read more

Our kids attended for many years and there are many great students, parents, and teachers. We really loved the Christian environment and felt like it was a much safer environment than public schools. Academically, good programs and great opportunity for college prep, Overall teachers see engaged and care for the kids. We really did feel like the teachers liked teaching! We felt like we could talk to the teachers about issues at any time. Kids were involved in athletics as well, which was competitive. The school has many different athletic programs, music, art, video, and drama. The drama program seems pretty robust with several productions a year, even though they lack a theater. A new building, replacing trailers, was built recently, but the second floor hasn't been completed. New football field with bleachers is a nice add. Lights too. There is some capital spend happening, which is fantastic, but doesn't seem focused. Everyone wears school logos and gear - there is a lot of school pride! It's fun to be on campus and see the school spirit. We would recommend Tri-City but there are a few issues like any school! In our opinion, overall Admin team is old school and seems out of touch with the exception of the HS Principal. He is fairly new and has brought some new ideas and energy to the group, but the JR High Principal has been there for decades, and just feels like he is stuck in the past. The collage preparatory administrator has also been there for years and doesn't seem to engage, or at least didn't with my kids. School Admin is obsessed with dress code. Athletics: Communication issues with schedules and lack of leadership from the top with athletics. Coaches don't seem to have much support or guidance, except football and basketball. Head Football Coach goes rogue and has a chip on his shoulder. Just wait for his regular mid-game temper tantrum. The school has been going through some changes, which is encouraging, with a new Pastor and new Head Master but the future vision is unclear. read more

TCCS is AMAZING!!!!! Our family couldn't have found a better school. All of the staff and teachers are incredible and very knowledgeable. Our daughters are truly learning the foundation of God and all that he has done and created. We started our kids in the Preschool program and have now been apart of the TCCS family for 3 years. We plan to have our kids attend until they graduate from High School! WE LOVE TCCS! read more

We LOVE TCCS. I have several children in several grade levels here and we have been apart of the eagle family for going on 7 years now. The staff is absolutely amazing in their love for Christ and their students. The curriculum taught engages my kids and always has Christ at the foundation. The school offers TONS of extra curricular activities and fun events for the whole family through out the year. The entire staff is so warm, approachable and their communication is amazing. This isn't just a school where my kids go it is a family we belong to! read more

Randy Morrow protects all. The school wouldn't be a school without him. Randy dedicates all his time to enforce the safety at TRI City Christian School. read more

TCCS is the BEST!!! I speak from many years of experience. My two children have attended from preschool through 12th grade. My youngest is currently a senior. What I love about TCCS is the relationships that are built among the parents, teachers, administrators and students. There is a bond of deep caring. Also, teachers are excellent, credentialed, and experienced! The ratio of teacher to student in the classroom is small, which encourages a personal relationship with each student. Besides an excellent academic program, there are many opportunities for students to become involved in sports, extracurricular activities after school, drama and music. There is an emphasis on spiritual growth which goes beyond academic pursuits. Each student is encouraged to pursue a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and live that out in their every day lives. I hope you will come and visit, take a tour, and meet the wonderful TCCS community that we call family! read more

This preschool is amazing. I am so glad that we sent our little girl here. She is not only welcomed and feels special, she is nurtured deeply by every caring heart, not just by her own teachers, but by every single one. read more

I attended this school from kindergarten to 8th grade where I switched to a public middle school a couple months into my 8th grade school year. I would never send my child to this school and for many reasons. If you are a middle class family think twice about Tri City Christian. I always felt like I wasn't as cool as the other kids because my family didn't have brand new cars or name brand shoes. Even from elementary school the kids are very clicky and treat you as "second class" if you're not in the elite group. This school is supposed to teach Christian values but it actually turned me away from religion at one point. I was told at a young age that if I wasn't a good kid and I didn't obey correctly that I wouldn't be as close to God in Heaven! Who in they're right mind tells a kid that and expects them to respect and listen to them? I had an extremely mentally unstable 4th grade teacher (Ms. Cooper) who would randomly start crying while teaching class.. She also would talk to another student who had family problems and cry with him in the back of the class. Weird to say the least and not my idea of a quality education. When I got to the "high school" campus the principle seemed as if he had nothing better to than to get me and my friends in trouble for ridiculous reasons. They kids at that grade level would tattle tale and tell on you. They could not deal with anything on their own. I was tired of the atmosphere and the way I was treated and that's why I decided to switch to Lincoln Middle School in Oceanside. My friend and I both switched at the same time because we both were experiencing the same issues and our parents were tired of it as well. I was so much happier at "public school". The teachers and students would always talk about how "public school kids" carried around knives and would beat you up if you were Christian. Everyone at public school was down to earth and I never had any problems with bullying. I found that public school was also more challenging that Tri City Christian and better prepared me for the real world and life after high school. After finishing 8th grade at Lincoln, I attended and graduated from Oceanside High. A great school which was made to seem like a prison from everyone at Tri City. I just wanted to share my experience at this place and would NEVER recommend it to anyone! I wish my parents would have saved their money all of those years. read more