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Christ Church Academy Lower School

Where Character, Confidence, and Curiosity Grow Together

Kindergarten through Fifth Grade is a season of tremendous growth. At Christ Church Academy, students are challenged to think deeply, ask great questions, develop lasting friendships, and discover the confidence to embrace new opportunities.


Growing Confident Learners


What starts in preschool doesn’t end there; it becomes the foundation for every new opportunity to learn and grow.

During the Lower School years, students begin connecting ideas, solving more complex problems, taking greater responsibility, and discovering their unique strengths.

At Christ Church Academy, learning is active, relationships matter, and every child is encouraged to grow into the person God created them to become.


What Your Child Will Experience


Academic Excellence

Students are challenged with engaging instruction that builds strong academic foundations while encouraging critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning.


Hands-On Discovery

Learning comes alive through meaningful projects, creative problem-solving, and opportunities to explore new ideas in every subject.

Learn more about our STEAM Lab →

Growing in Character

Children learn responsibility, perseverance, kindness, and integrity in a Christ-centered environment where character is lived out daily.

A Community of Belonging

Every child is known, encouraged, and supported by teachers who genuinely care, creating a place where students feel safe to learn, grow, and thrive.

Preparing Students for What’s Next

As children grow, they need more than knowledge—they need confidence, responsibility, and the ability to think independently.

Our Lower School helps students develop:

  • Strong reading, writing, and communication skills
  • Critical thinking and creative problem-solving
  • Confidence to ask questions and explore new ideas
  • Responsibility, perseverance, and independence
  • Healthy friendships and teamwork
  • A biblical worldview that shapes everyday decisions

What Parents Often Ask

Our Lower School curriculum is carefully selected to provide a strong academic foundation while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.


We intentionally build the academic skills, confidence, responsibility, and independence students need to succeed in the years ahead.

No. We welcome families from many different church backgrounds and those exploring Christian education for the first time.

We believe parents are the primary influence in a child’s education. Our teachers work alongside families, communicating regularly and partnering with parents to support each child’s growth.

Experienced Leaders

Who Invest in Every Child

Meet Amber Mullins

Head of School
Amber believes the elementary years are foundational—not only for academic success, but for helping children develop confidence, character, and a genuine love of learning.
 
With extensive classroom experience and a passion for Christ-centered education, she is committed to creating an environment where students are challenged, encouraged, and known.
 
Together with an exceptional team of teachers, Amber helps cultivate a school culture where children are prepared not only for the next grade, but for the opportunities God has planned for their lives.
Amber Mullins

Accredited. Trusted. Proven.

Christ Church Academy’s Lower School combines a strong academic foundation with Christ-centered teaching in an environment that prepares children to flourish for years to come.

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Come See the Difference for Yourself

The Lower School years are filled with discovery, growth, and important milestones.

The best way to understand Christ Church Academy is to walk our halls, meet our teachers, and experience our community firsthand.