Founded in 1963 and located in North Austin, Brentwood Christian School has grown to one of the largest private schools in Austin with over 715 students. BCS offers Austin-area parents, students, and educators an educational alternative that is clearly Christian, academically excellent, and widely affordable. The BCS mission is to lead students from all walks of life to love God and to nurture them in a Christ-centered academic environment that emphasizes excellence and inspires them to develop their God-given talents for lives of Christian leadership and service. BCS is noted for high college entrance test scores and has distinguished itself with academic competitions, fine arts, and athletics. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin.