An affordable innovative private PreK-9 Christian School in York where students thrive, families matter and educators inspire.
Flexible education options and small classes allow individual attention to accommodate different learning styles.
Families from all backgrounds are welcome; admission is not limited to church-going families.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,335
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Keystone Christian Academy - York ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
KCA polo shirt and khaki pants
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Many need-based scholarships available, up to $5,000
% on Financial Aid
50%
School Notes
- Keystone Christian Academy believes that parents need to have the option of a safe, loving environment where their children learn according to their unique abilities and gifts -- in contrast to strict curriculum methods and demands for high test scores,
- Teaching strategies are based on individual strengths and learning inclinations. This basis allows teachers to be creative, to find enjoyable means to teach their students, and to meet each one`s individual needs.
- KCA teachers use resources according to each child`s learning style, rather than a set curriculum to which a child must conform. Curriculum is teacher-driven, living curriculum. Each teacher is given a checklist of developmentally-appropriate student outcomes for language arts and math, which details what students are expected to master by the end of the school year. In Bible, science, and social studies, teachers are given a scope and sequence explaining the topics that are to be covered at each grade level. Educational materials, including secular textbooks, are chosen to best meet the needs of particular students. All materials are taught from a biblical worldview.
- An entrance assessment is given to each child who enrolls at Keystone Christian Academy York. This assessment is uniquely designed to evaluate the student's developmental level as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The administration designed the entrance testing to create a starting point for determining students` strengths and weaknesses in the areas of language arts and math. The language arts are assessed through an informal reading list, and reading comprehension is based on grade-leveled passages. The math assessment measures math fundamentals, computation and problem solving. The entrance testing also provides information about how each student approaches a task and identifies the skill needed or problem to be solved.
- KCA teachers recognize that many students have symptoms of test anxiety and fear of failure due totesting and assessment in the public school system that is based on "teaching to the test." The focus during the first year at Keystone Christian Academy is to engage students in a new style of learning. Each year the students in first through eighth grade are assessed using the California Achievement Test. This standardized achievement test measures vocabulary, reading comprehension, math concepts, and math computation. It provides nationally normed grade equivalents, percentile ranks, and standard scores for each student. When comparing the fall entrance assessment to spring assessments, KCA administrators saw that all students demonstrated gains in all of the assessed areas.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Keystone Christian Academy - York cost?
Keystone Christian Academy - York's tuition is approximately $6,335 for private students.
What schools are Keystone Christian Academy - York often compared to?
Keystone Christian Academy - York is often viewed alongside schools like Christian School Of York by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Keystone Christian Academy - York?
The application deadline for Keystone Christian Academy - York is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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