Legacy Christian Academy is a dually accredited, non-profit, private, Christian, University-Model® school which opened in Bakersfield, California in September of 2012.  

Our Legacy

Legacy Christian Academy is a 5 day a week school, dedicated to Partnering with parents to disciple college-worthy Christ followers for a lifetime of leadership.

You’re Invited!

Keynote Guest Speaker, Alisa Childers

Join us for Legacy Christian Academy’s annual Parent University Conference Evening Keynote August 21, 2025. General Admission Open to the Public. This event is ideal for parents, educators, church and youth leaders.

Legacy Christian Academy is about

Legacy Christian Academy is a K-12 private, Christian, University-Model® School. Teachers and parents work together to provide an accessible, Christ-centered education for the next generation.

As a University-Model® school, Legacy Christian Academy takes the most positive aspects from public and private schools, as well as home schools, to give students a highly successful, college-worthy education. K-12 Students attend classes 2-3 days per week and complete teacher prepared lesson plans in their home classroom.

Legacy is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible, subject to the IRS guidelines.

Partnering with parents to disciple college-worthy Christ followers for a lifetime of leadership.

WHY PARTNERING WITH PARENTS MATTERS.

What Legacy Christian Academy is all about.

WHAT A PARENT WANTS.

Legacy Christian Academy Student & Parent Testimonials.

Accreditation

Legacy Christian Academy’s certification is through NAUMS (National Association of University-Model® Schools).  Founded in 2002, NAUMS promotes University-Model® schooling in the United States and assists existing and developing University-Model® Schools.

Legacy Christian Academy is dually accredited with Christian Schools International and Cognia.

University-Model® Schools International (UMSI) is a global family of Christian school communities pursuing a philosophy and system of education called the University-Model® (UM).

Thank you to our Community Partners