School
North Valley Christian School
More than forty years ago, North Valley Christian School was founded upon the faith, prayers, and dedication of the Church of the Living Word congregation. The vision was to provide a high-quality academic program in a family-oriented environment from early childhood through high school.
The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It offers a balanced spiritual, academic, and physical program that is relevant, character building, creative, collaborative, and which nurtures each student’s unique gifts and talents.


Vision and History
In the early years of Church of the Living Word, the founder, John Robert Stevens, imparted to the congregation his vision to build a Christian school that would train young people both academically and spiritually. In faith, the congregation purchased lots across the street from the church to prepare the way for this future school.
In September 1974, the school opened in rooms connected to the church building. By February 1975, an addition to the building was completed just in time to accommodate an influx of students.
The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It offers a balanced spiritual, academic, and physical program that is relevant, character building, creative, collaborative, and which nurtures each student’s unique gifts and talents.
By 1997, construction on the new school buildings was completed and the facility was opened for children to attend preschool through high school. Over time, the campus was expanded to include a state-of-the-art play yard, as well as a barnyard for the care of horses, goats and other animals.
Originally the school was called Centers of Learning. However, the name was changed to North Valley Christian School in 2019.
Church of the Living Word believes that North Valley Christian School is part of the congregation’s calling and responsibility to the community. They are committed to standing with the school as it provides academic excellence, training children to love God and live with a biblical world view.
“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6