Rated one of the best Christian schools in Orange County
MCS is a co-educational, independent Christian school located in Costa Mesa, California. Established in 1987, our mission is “building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education” in the heart and mind of every child.
Mariners Christian School is committed to building a strong foundation through a Christ-centered education for Orange County families. God launched our private Christian school with the belief that character development and exemplary academics can be offered in a single program. We’ve had big dreams and He has been with us each step of the way.
As we embark on the next 35+ years, we thank you for your continued prayers, time spent on campus, dedication to building a connected community, and most importantly, heeding His timing in all that we set out to do.
It is with great intention that we seek to grow in our understanding of who He is and who we are in Him in our lives, our school, and our community.
Core Values of MCS
Love for Christ
Discipling students to love God’s Word, grow in personal relationships with Jesus, understand how to defend their faith, and inspire them to be Difference Makers for His Kingdom.
Exemplary Academics
Developing lifelong learners through rigorous academic standards focused on mastery of content, Biblical worldview integration, and cultivation of necessary skills and habits to continually grow as scholars.
Whole Child Focus
Meeting the academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of the whole child by unlocking giftings, strengths, talents, potential, and passions so that all continually grow in who God has created them to be.
Connected Community
Building relationships and belonging within a unified community that models Jesus’ command to love God and love others.
Culture of Innovation
Nurturing curiosity, imagination, and passion through research-based design thinking that provides avenues for discovery, creativity, invention, and problem solving.
Why choose MCS?
Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way they should go and when they are old, they will not depart from it.”
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“My child grew spiritually”
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“My child’s preparedness for high school”
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“My child was inspired with a love for learning”
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“My child progressed academically”
Mariners Christian School is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School
The Blue Ribbon designation is the highest honor given by the Department of Education and is used to recognize schools that have demonstrated exemplary achievement and overall academic excellence. MCS qualified for this honor initially in 2007 and again in 2020. The coveted National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of MCS students, educators, and families in creating a safe and welcoming school where our students can master challenging and engaging content.