Friendship Christian School works hard to exemplify our cornerstone values in the classroom, in sports, through the arts, and beyond: to learn about Christ, to love like Christ, and to serve like Christ. So why do families in Raleigh, Smithfield, Wake Forest, Cary, Morrisville, Durham, and other areas that represent over 90 churches choose to send their children to FCS? Read testimonials from students and parents to discover the Friendship difference!

“As we researched various Christian schools in the area, there were two aspects of FCS’s academic philosophy and approach that were clearly unparalleled: 1) FCS challenges students to reach their highest potential, at the same time training them to become healthy individuals with proper work/life balance by promoting that important value within the educational experience. 2) FCS empowers parents as the ones who ultimately know what’s best for their children.” -Tanya, 2nd grade

“I have felt completely nurtured by the staff at Friendship Christian School. A part of me will always be a part of this place. The genuine care for student and faculty connection is evident. The focus on athletics but primarily on success is what sets Friendship Christian apart.” (2023)

“I’ll be a senior in the fall, and I’ve been at Friendship since Kindergarten. I have enjoyed my time at FCS. I enjoy the smaller classes and having relationships with my teachers. I am a multi-athlete and take dual enrollment classes. I feel they are preparing me for college and my future ahead.” (2023)

“Everyone is very welcoming here at Friendship! You feel like family the first day you come in. I started at Friendship in the beginning of 2021. It was always hard for me to meet new people, but coming to Friendship there was an instant click with people. It feels like home.” (2022)

“Friendship Christian School goes above and beyond in every aspect. The staff of this school cares about the future of the students and makes it their goal to set them up for a great future. It is a community full of love and never-ending care.” (2020)

“I have attended Friendship Christian for twelve years and could not be happier with my experience. All of the teachers I have had are as invested in my education as much as I am and want me to succeed.” (2020)

“I love how involved the school and faculty are with the student body. I have made lifelong friends who were surprisingly teachers and have always felt safe and loved in the community. I have grown more spiritually than I ever thought was possible and know more about myself and my relationship with Jesus. It has challenged me academically more than any other school that I have ever attended. The students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, so even though it’s a private school there’s a great number of different economic backgrounds.” (2019)

“I love the sense of community and feel very safe in knowing that my daughter is well cared for by staff as well as other parents.”

“[My son] has transitioned so well and loves his friends, teachers, and school. He feels the love and support from the FCS community and all I can say is that I wish we transitioned sooner. [The teachers] are amazing. I work at least 50 hours a week and if I have a question or concern, they respond via email or call me. I LOVE the teaching staff at FCS.”

“We love the attention the teachers take with our boys and how open the communication process is between teachers and parents. I know at all times how my children are doing with their grades and what is happening and required in their classes. As a parent, having this level of insight is invaluable and allows me to help my children succeed. We also love that several of their teachers offer tutoring after school! They really are invested in our children and want to see them excel. We love FCS!”

“I can never say enough good things about our experience at FCS and how the Focus Learning Center and its teachers/staff have enriched our lives. I will gladly write or say anything I can to promote this wonderful place for kids who have no other niche to make them feel valuable in this world. [My son] has blossomed like a seed in fertile ground. Thank you, FCS.”

“The teachers and faculty are always willing to listen and assist any time I have asked to speak with them. We just love Friendship. The school bears witness to its name.”

“We’re in our 8th year at FCS, and we are thankful that we can count on the school being stable and helpful to us as we seek to rear our children for Christ.”

“There is a caring spirit from the teachers, coaches, and principal and even the school receptionists/ administrative assistants. My son is not only learning a lot in the classrooms, but he is playing a lot of sports which allows him to interact with other team members and also to feel a sense of community and ownership of the school and the school programs.”