GENERAL
Emmanuel Christian School currently serves students in Kindergarten through 7th grade this school year and will expand to 8th grade for the 2026-2027 school year.
Families often choose ECS because we emphasize:
• Biblical worldview in every subject
• Small class sizes and strong relationships
• Hands-on learning and field experiences
• Daily physical activity and enrichment opportunities
• A close-knit Christian community for families
ECS is fundamentally different from public schools. Read more here.
Students bring their lunch from home every day. The PTF offers special lunch opportunities throughout the year.
No, we will not be busing from other locations at this time.
Yes, we have been approved for state accreditation.
Yes, we have partnered with the Lutheran Scholarship Granting Organization (no we are not Lutheran). This will allow us to provide scholarships to eligible families.
CURRICULUM AND ACCREDITATION
Our philosophy of education is based on the Nature of God, Nature of the Learner, Nature of the Teacher, and the Nature of the Environment. You can read about each one in more detail here.
We are not considered a classical school, however, we are using some classical components.
We are accredited by the State of Indiana. Next, we plan to seek accreditation through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Accreditation through ACSI is a multi-year process and is not possible to receive immediately.
Yes, students enjoy Art & Music, twice a week, Library once per week, and Physical Education every day.
SCHEDULE
Drop-off begins at 8:00 am and pick-up begins at 3:10 pm.
The school day is from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Before-School Care: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
After-School Care: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost Per Child:
- Before-School: $5/day
- After-School: $7.50/day
We are offering full-day Kindergarten only.
Due to our proximity, we follow the Southwest Allen County School District calendar closely. Here is our 2024/2025 school year calendar.
No, we post our delays and cancellations on our website, through text alerts, and on our social media pages.
COST
See 2026-2027 tuition rates here.
We have been accredited and we will be accepting vouchers. To find out more about School Choice Vouchers click here.
We have a variety of scholarships available for qualifying families. We would encourage all families to apply and we will make every effort to make tuition accessible.
Emmanuel Community Church has invested the necessary funds to launch the school. On-going operations are funded by tuition from attending students.
There are no automatic discounts for employees. However, we do have some scholarship opportunities available if needed.
There are no automatic discounts for church members. However, we do have some scholarship opportunities available if needed.
There are no automatic discounts for enrolling multiple students. However, we do have some scholarship opportunities available if needed.
ADMISSIONS
Applications will be accepted throughout the spring as spots remain available.
Students of church members will receive some priority. Returning students and their siblings will have first priority.