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Lake Center Christian School was established on September 15, 1947, by leaders from five Amish and Mennonite churches. The school opened with 181 students in grades 1–10 and was rooted in strong Christian core values that continue to guide and shape everything we do.

The original campus occupied three acres along what is now Woodland Street and included two temporary cinder block classroom buildings. In 1959, grades 9 and 10 were discontinued. In 1965, the temporary buildings were replaced with a permanent facility, providing a more stable foundation for the school’s future.

Throughout the 1960s, the school grew steadily under new leadership. Kindergarten was added, and the school gradually began welcoming students from a broader Christian background beyond its Mennonite and Amish roots.

In 1972, Lake Center Christian School was granted a charter by the State of Ohio. As enrollment continued to increase, the need for additional space became clear. In 1987, the Kaufman Center was constructed as a multipurpose facility, serving as a student lounge, classroom space, and a small elementary gym.

A significant milestone came in 1991 with a generous gift of 36 acres of land on Kaufman Avenue, allowing the school to expand its campus and ministry. Development of the property followed a pay-as-you-go approach, supported by faithful donors and extensive volunteerism from parents and community members—an essential part of the school’s growth since its earliest days.

The campus continued to expand with the addition of an elementary building, a gymnasium, music and cafeteria spaces, and a new high school completed in 2005. In 2007, Lake Center Christian School celebrated the graduation of its first high school class.

Further growth continued with the completion of a combined cafeteria and gymnasium/auditorium in 2019. For the 2024–25 school year, five new classrooms were added to the elementary wing. Renovations to the Kaufman Center were completed for the 2025–26 school year, including the creation of The Howard and Sarah Miller Commons, a bright and welcoming space that serves as a hub for Christian education and community events. The school recently celebrated the Kaufman Center Open House and Dedication of this remodeled center.

Today, fewer than 10 percent of students come from Mennonite churches, with families representing more than 150 Christian congregations. While the school has grown significantly since 1947, its core values remain unchanged—serving as the foundation of Lake Center Christian School and guiding its mission to walk alongside Christian families and their churches in all that we do.

Lake Center Christian School is a chartered member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and holds K–12 accreditation from both ACSI and Cognia.