Welcome to Gateway Christian School

Private, Christian School for PreK through 8th Grade in Mt. Dora, FL

Your child will be loved, safe, taught how to think, and will know Jesus.

Why Parents Choose GCS

Christian Values

The love of the Lord and His methods of other-centeredness drive GCS's mission.

You Are Known

Each student is known, valued, and made to feel like a part of this family when away from home.

Qualified Teachers

Beyond initial certifications and degrees, GCS teachers are given continuing professional development to enhance their craft.

Mixed Classrooms

Students experience social and academic benefits from having multiple grades in one classroom.

What Do We Do Differently?

Adventist Education

Adventist Education nurtures mind, body, and spirit, combining academic excellence with faith-based values to inspire a lifetime of purpose and service.

What Is Adventist Education?

Adventist Robotics

Explore innovation with Adventist Robotics! Students design, build, and compete, developing STEM skills and teamwork in a Christ-centered environment.

Visit Adventist Robotics

Outdoor Education

Experience hands-on learning through outdoor education! Students explore nature, develop teamwork, and grow spiritually amidst God's handiwork.

See Outdoor Education in Action

Message from the Principal

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Principal, Gateway Christian School

Natasha Martinet

Proud to be Christian, American, and servants of God

Welcome to Gateway Christian School! It is both a joy and a privilege to serve as Principal of Gateway Christian School. My personal theme and guiding philosophy as an educator is Serving Christ Through Education. I believe that education is more than the pursuit of academic excellence; it is a ministry that equips young people to know God, develop their God-given gifts, and live lives of purpose and service.

At Gateway Christian School, our commitment extends beyond academic achievement. We strive to cultivate an environment where students grow intellectually, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Through Christ-centered teaching, meaningful relationships, and high academic standards, we seek to prepare our students to become faithful disciples, responsible leaders, and lifelong learners.

As a Christian educator, my goal is to partner with families in nurturing not only successful students, but faithful followers of Christ. We desire to help each child develop a strong character, a love for learning, a heart for service, and a personal relationship with Jesus that will guide them throughout their lives.

Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students are encouraged to discover their God-given potential and use their gifts in service to others.

As educators, we recognize that parents are a child's first teachers, and we value the partnership between home, school, and church. Together we can nurture young hearts and minds, helping each student develop a strong character, a love for learning, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

I invite you to explore all that Gateway Christian School has to offer and experience firsthand how we are preparing students not only for academic success, but for a life of purpose, service, and faithfulness to Christ.

We look forward to partnering with your family as we educate for today, inspire for tomorrow, and prepare for eternity.

In His Service,
Natasha Martinet
Principal

Experience Gateway

Your child will have fun learning here!

See what a day at Gateway Christian School looks like, then take the next step with your family.

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Non-discrimination Policy
Florida Conference Seventh-day Adventist schools admit students of any race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation. Our schools do not discriminate on the basis of any of the aforementioned categories in decisions for admission, discipline, or application of education policies. We promote a sharp focus on learning and caring while requiring all students to adhere to behavioral expectations set out in a strict code of conduct supported by the Biblical beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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