ADMISSIONS
Whatever God's plan, we'll get your student ready.
If you want to provide your student(s) a well-rounded education in a safe environment where respect of Christian values and one another is the foundation, then we invite you to join our family!
Spiritual & Academic Training
Nurturing minds, growing godly character
Admissions Events
We believe a visit to our campus during the school day is one of the best ways to observe our environment and determine if Christian Unified is the right fit for your family.
We offer tours on campus most Tuesdays at 1:00pm and Thursdays at 9:00am. Incoming Junior/Senior High students are also invited to spend a day on campus to experience what it’s like to be a Christian Patriot! Please click on the link below to RSVP.
If you are excited about the possibility of enrolling your child and the Lord is calling you to apply at Christian Unified, please see below for application instructions.

Tuition
Tuition & Fees for 2020-2021
- East Campuses (CES-East, CES-West, Jr/Sr High)
Tuition and Fees Schedule
- South Campus
Christian South Tuition and Fees Schedule
Get in Touch
We'd love to answer your questions.
From K4 through 12th grade, our intent is to cultivate a school of excellence that is accessible to all with the cultural, ethnic and economic diversities that mirror the world in which we live. We can’t wait to welcome you!

GayLynn Heinrich
Director of Admissions
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619-201-8888

Tam Bugg
Admissions Assistant
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619-201-8840
We look forward to serving your family and will celebrate together as we see the Lord make a difference in the lives of each student and the families of CUSSD.
International Students
International students can find more information on International Student Admissions here.

Christian Unified Schools of San Diego admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
How to Apply
1. Online Application
Click here to complete our online admissions application and submit the $85 application fee.
2. Submit Documents
Birth Certificate, Immunization Record, Most Recent Report Card and Transcript (grades 9-12 only) are required to be submitted prior to the interview. Documents may be uploaded and submitted online with the application or brought to the school office. Please note that the California Immunization Requirements have changed for the 2020-2021 school year. To ensure your child’s immunizations are up to date please check here. Up to date immunizations will not delay the application or interview process, but students WILL NOT be permitted to start school without the required immunizations.
3. Application Review
Once the above items have been received, the student’s file is complete and will be ready for review. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. Applications for the 2020-2021 school year may be submitted as early as November 15th for new families.
4. Placement Testing & Student/Parent Interview with Principal
Christian Unified Schools routinely conducts a placement test for incoming students to determine academic readiness, placement in advanced courses and/or to help assess if the student performs lower or higher than their grade level for monitoring future progress. Elementary students will have their placement test and interview at the same time. For junior high and high school, the placement test takes approximately one hour and will be schedule the same day as the principal’s interview, when possible.
5. Welcome Patriots!
Once the admissions decision is finalized, new families will receive an email of acceptance that includes instructions to complete the enrollment process and pay the $325 registration fee online (max $750/family). Completion of the online enrollment confirms your child’s place in the class.
The email also provides important details about the upcoming school year, including their orientation dates and FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. Families will also receive a summer mailer with more details by mid-July! In the meantime, follow the happenings on our website and come see a basketball game or take in the Spring musical and look forward to engaging in activities that will help you connect and become a part of our Christian Unified family!
Christian Jr/Sr High School
2100 Greenfield Drive
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
Christian Elementary School East
2100 Greenfield Drive
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8900
Christian Elementary School West
211 South 3rd Street
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8925
Christian South (K-8)
482 L Street
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-5850
praise from parents & students

This school has been such an immense blessing to my family - the size, the staff, the family culture. We have only been here for three years, and God willing we can keep our kids there all the way through senior graduation! I am beyond glad we made the decision to switch schools and go here. It's worth the drive!
Francesca R.

Our family has been so blessed to be a part of Christian Unified Schools. My children attend Christian Elementary East. We are especially blessed with a wonderful and amazing staff! We’ve had nothing but pleasant interactions with the teachers, principal, administrative assistant, and support staff! The teachers throughout my children's school years have been beyond extraordinary. Their love, commitment, and dedication to all their students have been amazing!! We love how God is working in all their lives and ours too. They bring a Godly curriculum into our children’s daily learning. In my experience, issues have been addressed with a biblical view, specifically emphasizing Christ-like behavior. The transition to mobile learning in 2020 was well executed, given that they had to adapt to an unprecedented situation. We are thankful that we were given the option for mobile learning or in-class learning for the 2020-2021 school year. It has been a
Donna H.

We are very blessed and pleased to have chosen Christian Unified! Great academic rigor and smaller learning environments, as well as enrichment and academic programs that positively add to students' educational and spiritual journey!
Sebastien T.

Wonderful School! Christian Unified is truly a special place. I have been a public school teacher for over 15 years and I personally see the amazing benefit of having your children in the private school system, specifically a Christ-Centered school. Christian is an amazing place to send your children. Christ is the solid foundation embedded in the teaching across all settings. My children are thriving here, and the academic rigor is top-notch. My high schooler is involved in sports and clubs and has made incredible friendships. Teachers develop relationships with the students and are in constant communication with families. The school has a feeling of family and both my children feel at home at Christian.
Becky A.

As alumni of Christian Unified Schools, we are excited to have our kids there too. My wife and I met at Christian High and have lifelong friends from our time there. We have been very happy and impressed with Christian Elementary East. The teachers and staff truly care about the students and their families. Even during COVID in 2020, the faculty and staff were quick to move the students to distance learning and still keep high expectations in order to keep them from falling behind on the year. We are excited to have our kids there and hope they develop the same fond memories, friendships, and experiences that we had.
Weston A.

Great curriculum. Great staff. Office ladies are such a help. It seems the high school has a good handle on balance between individualized instruction and whole class instruction. While the teachers deal with a whole class of 22 students, they don't miss the kid who needs extra attention! I value that students are taught at a high academic level while at the same time are challenged to grow ethically. So important before heading to college - and they run into who knows what. Obviously, they teach from a Christian perspective, but at the same time they don't compromise or water down the scholarship.
Jay B.

I feel so blessed to have my children at this school! Not only are they able to talk about God freely and have the Bible incorporated into each class, but they are personally looked after by the loving staff at the school. This is not just a school, it is a family! This school is tough academically and it has more than prepared my kids for each next step in their academic journey. The athletic department is wonderful and the teams compete against much larger schools throughout the county and do well! I am thankful for this school and what it has done for my children!
Whitney W.

This school district is the best! I attended here, sent my older kids here, and I'm excited to be back again with my young kids! The teachers remember and ask about my older children and even pray for them! I cannot over-emphasize the feeling of comfort I have knowing my children have teachers who are invested in them personally. The curriculum is very good--challenging and insightful. I love the fact that the Christian faith is infused into every subject. These schools offer a very good education. Even at the elementary level, the kids are taught art, music and theater; there are many sports choices. My favorite thing the true community feel from elementary through high school! Parents are included and involved. I feel so blessed to have my children attending CUSSD!
Christie C.

HISTORY
The Christian Unified School District was founded in 1965 by Drs. Tim and Beverly LaHaye to provide an educational program for the people of San Diego County that equips and nurtures the whole child—mentally, socially, physically, spiritually and morally.

MISSION
Recognizing the preeminence of Christ, partnering with parents, Christian Unified Schools of San Diego teaches students to think, learn, and live from a Biblical worldview by integrating God and His Word as the primary source of knowledge and truth.

VISION
Led by Pastor David Jeremiah, Christian Unified Schools of San Diego desires that students acquire deep and personal knowledge of Christ and His Word, achieve the highest levels of Christian scholarship and learning, and accomplish the eternal purposes for which God created them.