Welcome

Founded: 1958

Mascot: Cardinals

Colors: Red & White

Grades: Preschool (3yo) through 12th Grade

Faculty: of the 110 full-time faculty, 31% have advanced degrees; the average tenure of 7 years

Accreditation:  CESA (Council for Educational Standards and Accountability), Cognia (formerly AdvancED) and National Christian Schools Association 

Membership: TPSA (Texas Private School Association), and our academics, arts, and athletics are governed by TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools)

Church Representation: FWC families attend over 100 different area congregations - we are a diverse faith community! Some of the largest representation includes The Hills Church, Gateway Church, White's Chapel UMC, Legacy Church of Christ, Good Shepherd Catholic Community, Keystone Church, Milestone Church, First Colleyville, Compass Church, and Hillside Community Church. 

City: North Richland Hills

Reach: Students come from all over Tarrant County; we serve families from North Richland Hills, Southlake, Keller, Colleyville, Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Watauga, Trophy Club, Westlake, and all over Northeast Tarrant County.

Why is Fort Worth Christian School not actually in Fort Worth? Fort Worth Christian School is located in the northeast Fort Worth suburb of North Richland Hills (NRH) on our current 40-acre campus obtained in 1956, just a few years after the City of North Richland Hills was incorporated. The 1950s were a time of enormous expansion of Tarrant County and the greater Fort Worth area following the end of WWII. This area was experiencing a booming economic future! Founding FWC families from around Fort Worth were looking for affordable land on which to establish a Christian educational institution (see history below). Many of the names of the streets around our campus are named after founding families who first lived in this area that was once a dairy farm. When NRH was incorporated in 1953, there were only 500 residents but grew to over 8,000 by 1960 and over 75,000 residents today (with an estimated 150,000 residents in the greater northeast Tarrant County). Obtaining these 40+ acres in a developing area of northeast Tarrant county in 1958 clearly demonstrates the wisdom and foresight of our founders

History of FWC:  Sacrifice and commitment are words that describe the visionary men and women whose dreams were fulfilled in establishing Fort Worth Christian School. In late 1956, a group of visionary men came together to establish a Christian school for children to learn core values from the Word of God and receive strong academic instruction from a biblical perspective.  Land was purchased in the North Richland Hills area with 40+ debt-free acres on which to develop their dream. As our school song says, when you are parked near the intersection of Holiday Lane and Mid Cities Blvd, FWC is overlooking downtown Fort Worth. 

In the fall of 1958, Fort Worth Christian School opened its doors to 211 students, grades 1 through 8, and has been in continuous operation for the past 65 years as a college preparatory school.  A junior college was added in 1959 and grades 9 to 12 quickly followed. The school and college experienced growth until Northeast Tarrant County College opened in 1972.  Fort Worth Christian College closed that year and records were transferred to Abilene Christian University.

Amazing stories are often remembered around our campus of personal sacrifice, love for children, changed lives, and students prepared for life and eternity.  God’s direction and the persistence of dedicated families provided the momentum that proved unstoppable in keeping the dream alive.  Long board meetings of planning and praying were a common occurrence during our early years. From time to time, each member was asked to personally finance the payroll for teachers. At board meetings they would pass the hat!

We give thanks to God for the many generous families who have sustained FWC for 60+ years. Tuition has always been viewed as an investment in our students, but the growth and sustainability of FWC require generous givers. In each decade of our school, stories are told of philanthropic parents, with gifts big and small, come together as family to further the mission of FWC. 

FWC has never been affiliated with, nor received direct financial support, from any organization, church, or institution. We are truly an independent school. Tuition covers approximately 70-75% of the revenue needed for our school's operational budget. The large majority of the remaining revenue comes from generous and consistent donors from our current parent population, friends of FWC, and a large alumni network.

By God's grace, Fort Worth Christian continues to this day the 60+ year legacy of impacting this world in a powerful way for the Kingdom of God. Join us!

Alma Mater:

On a hill overlooking the city, 

Fort Worth Christian is standing alone. 

And it shines like a beacon for all those

who would learn of the Lord's Holy will. 

Guide our minds and our souls 

Fort Worth Christian.

Shape our lives as we journey along.

And we'll sing of Fort Worth Christian 

The home of the red and white.