We have been with NCS for about 6 years. The cost is definantly a lot to grab on a monthly basis, but my children thrive with Bibical education and a warm enviroment. I have been secure with the NCS standards and discipline in the elementry years. I do feel the school lacks smiling and helpful administrative
... Read more staff. I would love to see more security on the campus and a security gaurd around the premises as we are on a busy area in Phoenix . For the most part, I am satisfied with the education that NCS provides. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/06/09
Our three children are also 'lifers' at NCS. Two have graduated, and the 'baby' is about to graduate. I cannot imagine what we would have done without Northwest during the last 21 years. They have helped us to raise three very grounded (in the Word) young adults. They are not perfect, by any means,
... Read more but the foundation was laid by the teachers, coaches and staff at NCS on how to live their lives based on biblical principles. The financial struggle that we faced has more than paid for itself when we look at the eternal benefits for our family. Thank you to all of the teachers and administrators at NCS! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/03/08
Our children ae lifers at NCS with two having already graduated and a third in a few years. NCS has been an awesome school for our children; they are christian leaders active in Church and the community. NCS prepared them for a world that does not always view Christians in a positive light and they
... Read more have been able to weather the 'strom' and keep a positive walk with God!! What an awesome place!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/14/08
My family is new to AZ. Our two children have been involved with Christian education since preschool. One trand we have seen is that something gets sacraficed along the way. Either the academics are excellent and the biblical-teaching takes a back seat OR the biblical-teaching is excellent and the
... Read more academics take a back seat. As parents we have found that NCS has the best of both worlds. The academics are high and the focus on biblical-teaching is outstanding. Our children have responded great to the students and teachers as both have welcome them warmly. My 13 year old daughter made two comments: I feel like I have been here my whole life and the kids are so much nicer than my old school. We are right where we need to be. THANK YOU NCS! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/14/08
We love NCS - I thank God every morning as I drop my son of for school that He has blessed us with the opportunity to send my son to a school with great academics, teachers who show love, patience and kindness to the children, and an administration that strives to give the kids the best spiritual and
... Read more academic eduction possible! I wish I could give them more start to make up for some of the low reviews that people have put on here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/08
Overall, the academics are solid and the daily Bible studies are a plus. However with that said, there are some serious downsides to this school. There is a serious problem with bullyingthat is often swept under the carppet. Some of the staff can be judmental and so favorites.
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Posted by a parent on 05/09/08
I have been going to this school ever since i was in the first grade. The elementary side of the school has great teachers who always love to help you and are very good with children. The people in the office are very rude now i must admit, but the guidance councilor is very kind and so are a few other
... Read more people that haveers are a bit rude. I am a sophomore at this High School and I have been thinking of leaving since last school year. The students here are quite rude and though it's not all of thre fake. They just put on a Christian face when the teachers are watching. Also some of the teachers play favorites. It's no better than a public school really. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/20/08
NCS High is average! The teachers favor just a little bit and the office staff lacks helpfulness and is very rude! But other than that it is a great school
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Posted by a parent on 01/05/08
NCS elementary has performed average. However NCS High School has many flaws. Unfortunately there is a great deal of favoritism amongst teacher and students. Disrespect is an issue NCS has yet to correct. The administration is weak as well. The office staff is rude and lacks helpfulness. Many of the
... Read more teachers are top notch in elementary, but in the high school most teacher quality is low. In HS the majority of kids run uncontrollably. Bible classes throughout have been outstanding. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/29/07
My daughter just completed her 2nd year (1st grade) at NWC. I'm a single mom and it's all I can do to manage the tuition, but I'll continue to do what it takes. The relationship she's building with Christ is priceless. The teachers are phenomenal and great examples to her. The academics are fantastic
... Read more as well. Overall I have had all positive experiences with all folks at this school. We're all human, so like anywhere, you are going to to disagree or clash from time to time - just because it's a Christian school, or there is a tuition involved, doesn't mean it's going to be flawless - that's not how God made us! Read less
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Phoenix schools — Northwest Christian School is located at 16401 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix AZ 85053. 16401 N 43rd Ave is in the Deer Valley neighborhood and 85053 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ Northwest Christian School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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