A Christ-Centered Education Built For What Comes Next.

MVC is a private, Christ-centered school serving students in grades 4–12 on a 100+ acre campus in the Monterey Bay area. Founded in 1926, the school offers both day and boarding programs and is celebrating its 100-year Centennial. MVC pairs rigorous academics—including the International Baccalaureate (IB) program—with character development, leadership, service, athletics, and the arts.

No. MVC is a Christ-centered community that welcomes families of all backgrounds. While faith is woven into the school's mission and culture, a Christian background is not a requirement for admission.

The campus is at 2 School Way, Watsonville, California, nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains near the Monterey Bay—within reach of Santa Cruz, San Jose, and the greater Silicon Valley region.

MVC enrolls roughly 830 students across grades 4–12, with a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio and small class sizes that allow for personalized attention.

MVC serves grades 4 through 12, organized into Lower Grades (4–5), Middle School (6–8), and High School (9–12).

MVC is an authorized IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (grades 6–10) and the Diploma Programme (grades 11–12). IB fosters inquiry-based learning and global awareness, and many colleges grant credit for IB coursework. Students who complete the program are also statistically more likely to be admitted to highly selective universities.

MVC reports a 100% graduation rate. Students benefit from dedicated college counseling, dual enrollment options, and the academic preparation of an IB education.

Yes. MVC offers academic advising, student services, an Academic Resource Center, and mental health resources to support the whole student.

Athletics are a major part of MVC life, with 16 high school sports teams and 8 middle school teams. Around 72% of high school students and 64% of middle school students participate. Coaches use a three-dimensional approach focused on body, mind, and heart.

The Fine Arts department offers about 25 course offerings spanning instrumental, vocal, theatre, dance, and visual arts, including film and graphic design. Roughly 72% of students take part as student-artists.

Yes. The on-campus Equestrian Center features two outdoor competition arenas, a 35-stall barn, a horse walker, and renovated trails winding through campus—offering students a distinctive horsemanship experience few schools can match.

Yes. MVC offers a residential boarding program where students live, study, and grow on campus in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Boarding builds independence, lifelong friendships, and a global community alongside the same IB education day students receive.

Yes. In addition to full boarding, MVC offers a 5-day boarding option for families who prefer weekends at home.

Boarding suits families seeking immersive academic and community life, including international families and those outside daily commuting distance who want their student fully engaged in campus life.

MVC operates on continuous enrollment, accepting applications throughout the year while space remains available. Because seats are limited, families are encouraged to inquire early.

Day program tuition is approximately: $11,278 for grades 4–5; $17,293 for grades 6–8; and $22,180 for grades 9–12.

Yes. MVC offers financial aid to help make an MVC education accessible to families.

Students commute from Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito, and Monterey counties, with boarding students joining from across the country and around the world.

Yes. MVC provides bus and commute options for families across the region.