About ECSDA

A century of learning with purpose.

For more than 100 years, El Cajon SDA Christian School has provided K–8 education in a small, Christ-centered learning community.

Established 1924 K–8 El Cajon, California
ECSDA school community
Enter to learn, depart to serve.

Our story

Deep roots in El Cajon.

ECSDA has been educating children in El Cajon since 1924. The current site records alumni serving in professions and communities across many fields.

That legacy continues through a close-knit learning community centered on faith, personal attention and service.

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The multi-grade advantage

Small by design. Personal by nature.

Stability

Longer teacher relationships can build trust, familiarity and a sense of security.

Flexibility

Students can work above or reinforce skills below a nominal grade level where appropriate.

Collaboration

Older and younger students learn alongside one another and develop leadership.

Independence

Students build habits that reduce dependence on constant teacher-led instruction.

Explore the multi-grade approach →

Our people

The people who make ECSDA home.

Wendy Lizarraga-Hernandez

Wendy Lizarraga-Hernandez

Principal & Teacher

Principal & Teacher. Full profile details will be maintained by the school office.

Supporting community

Staff & volunteers

Teachers, board members, volunteers and support staff help make ECSDA a close-knit school community.

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Come see our school in person.

The best way to understand a school this personal is to visit, meet the teachers and see the classrooms.