About Our School

Welcome to Elkhart Christian Academy where it has been our privilege to prepare students for life since 1973. ECA has a great story — one that we never grow tired of telling. It’s a story of change while remaining true to our mission of providing an education that is distinctive, biblical, and life changing.

At the heart of ECA are our teachers, who love God, love education, and love students. These dedicated individuals not only teach their students, but they invest themselves in the lives of those God has placed in their care. Whether it is helping their students to succeed academically, or helping them to become the person that God has designed them to be, our teachers demonstrate that this is far more than a job to them… this is a ministry to youth and their families.

Thank you for your interest in Elkhart Christian Academy. We would love to tell you more about this great place! Please contact our Admissions Department so that we can answer your questions and share with you how Elkhart Christian Academy can prepare your students for life!

The steps of our school journey have been incredible. In the early 1970’s, the leadership of First Baptist Church of Elkhart desired scriptural truth to be taught to children in an academic setting.

1970

Leadership at FBCE seeks to provide Christian education grounded in biblical truth.

1971

Miracle Acres was purchased for EBCS/ECA.

1973

School founded. EBCS, now known as ECA, officially opens with 100 students.

1976

First senior class graduates from EBCS.

1983

Purchased 17 additional acres for the school property.

1995

Expanded the building to relocate elementary grades to school from FBCE.

1997

Second story of building was added with 7 more classrooms as well as a new multipurpose gym now called Eagles Hall.

2015

Began expansion of 4 more classrooms and a competitive gym.

2023

Celebrated ECA’s 50th anniversary!

2025

Completed the Eagles Nest Gym and Lobby. Opened a middle school campus. Record 682 students enrolled.

2026

ECA will graduate its 50th class.

Something for Everyone!

We proudly employ 1 teacher for every 13 students, ensuring that everyone receives the education and care that they deserve. Beyond education, our school supports a variety of sports as well as extracurricular clubs like robotics, spell bowl, stand up comedy, and more.

Students

Classes and Courses

Teachers

Extracurriculars