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Bradford Christian Academy said Thursday it will close its Upper School, comprised of grades six through 12, at the end of the school year.
The faith-based school said the action came in response to a long-term decline in Upper School enrollment, building uncertainty and resulting financial pressures. The upper grades have been located since 2024 at what is now Northpoint School of the Bible, on the former Bradford College campus.
“After carefully considering enrollment, finances, facilities and a range of alternatives, we concluded that continuing the school’s current model is no longer sustainable,” said board Chair Jonathan Tymann.
The future of building owner Northpoint Bible College came into question in February 2024 when the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education said it could not confirm the college had sufficient resources to sustain operations. The Association for Biblical Higher Education went on to cancelled the college’s accreditation in April, prompting the school to switch to a three-year diploma and certificate programs in Christian studies.
Bradford Christian Academy, which opened in 2004, said it will focus on its lower school, grades kindergarten through five, on Oxford Avenue and work with families to support students transitioning to other schools during the 2027-2028 school year. Officials explained the Lower School has demonstrated encouraging enrollment strength, and the school owns the 97 Oxford Ave. campus, formerly the public William A. Knipe School.
“We are grieving the closing of an important chapter in BCA’s history, but we also see genuine reason for hope,” said Head of School Victoria Kennedy. “There is something very special happening in our Lower School. Our responsibility now is to finish this year well, care for our students, families and faculty, and do everything we responsibly can to build BCA’s next chapter.”
A year ago, a college and school search platform called Niche ranked Bradford Christian Academy second as the Best Private Christian K-12 School in Massachusetts and the number one Most Diverse Private K–12 School in Massachusetts for 2026.
The board and school leadership said they are working to establish the financial and enrollment foundation necessary to move forward and will invite alumni, families, donors, churches and friends of the school to participate in that effort.