Dream City Christian School is a faith-based private institution serving more than 500 students from prekindergarten (starting at 6 weeks) through the 12th grade. The school is located in Glendale, Arizona and draws a wide range of students, including an international program, drawing people from as far away as Brazil, Hong Kong, many countries in Europe, and Canada.
The school was initially named Joy Christian school until 2019, when it changed to Dream City Christian. Its new name reflects its goal of building leaders.
The school’s mission is to “build Christian leaders prepared to live and thrive in an ever-changing world.” The school offers religious-based programs through weekly chapel services, daily devotions and bible classes, mission trips, and community service projects. Along with religious-based education, students are offered more traditional opportunities like college-level courses, honors classes and internships.
Students can attend a large variety of after-school and extra-curricular activities, including a range of different sports, such as volleyball, track and field and basketball. Non-sports programs include opportunities in drama, music, STEM programs (science technology engineering and math), and the National Honors Society.
Dream City Christian School has a partnership with Turning Point academy. This partnership promotes the exploration of truth, a biblical worldview and an accurate representation of U.S. history.
Dream City Christian School Glendale
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-10
21000 N 75th Ave,
Glendale, AZ
500
Students
B+
School Details
Head of School
Danielle Root
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$13,999
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Niche Grade
B+
C+
B+
B-
C+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%
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Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Grand Canyon University
41 Students
Arizona State University
27 Students
Northern Arizona University
19 Students
University of Arizona
15 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
9 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
9 Students
Arizona Christian University
9 Students
University of San Diego
6 Students
New York University
5 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona
5 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
12 Students
Psychology
9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
8 Students
Biology
7 Students
Nursing
6 Students
Marketing
5 Students
Physical Therapy
4 Students
Accounting
3 Students
Aerospace Engineering
3 Students
Chemical Engineering
3 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/28/2024
I have been going to Dream City since I was a freshman (I am now a senior). Every year there is a new group of international students that we allow to come and be a part of our community. Through this, we make new friends and learn about different cultures. The environment is safe and welcoming because the teachers, staff, and students all hold themselves to maintain the values of a disciple of Christ.
11/2/2018
We have been at Joy Christian School for over 12 years. We love the family atmosphere, small class sizes and amazing teachers and staff. I highly recommend this mission based school. Teaching the gospel everyday builds wonderful Christian leaders to thrive in our ever changing world.
7/18/2018
Joy Christian has been my school for many years and has been such a big part of my life. I have made lifelong friends and had some of the best teachers a student could ask for. My education there has made me feel proud of what I have learned and am still learning. Joy will forever be my home and I am so thankful for that.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/22/2025
I am extremely disappointed and frustrated with the experience my family has had at this school. After paying a very high tuition and dedicating an entire kindergarten year to this institution, I expected better treatment and professionalism. On graduation day, around 11 AM in 100° weather, the scho...
7/22/2024
This terrible school is stealing money from the public schools and is teaching kids to hate themselves and others and forcing ideals on children who should just be allow to be a kid
1/13/2023
We have had the most wonderful experience at Dram City Christian. The teachers and staff are so caring and loving. My children LOVE their teachers and friends and look forward to attending school each day. We absolutely LOVE the small class sizes. The focus of a Biblical worldview is so encouraging...
7/12/2022
CLASSIC PREJUDICE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL KRIS HUDSON!I have a discriminatory recorded video session with Kris Hudson where MONTHS after we provided all the many admissions forms for our son. we were met with hostile and demeaning comments from Kris. He would then deny our son's application only a coupl...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
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Household Income
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% of College Grads
35.2%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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