Penn Christian Academy is preparing Christian leaders of the future in a highly diverse, multicultural school community through biblically based instruction and small classroom sizes. Our commitment to fostering a diverse and unique learning community is reflected in our faculty, students, and staff.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Penn Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Advanced Degrees
Sports offered
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ASD, Visual and Language-based support,
Year Founded
1966
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
13 students
Average ACT score
34
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Standardized Dress/Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We offer a variety of financial aid, grants, and scholarships to make a PCA education obtainable for every family.
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Jaime Bucher
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art, Band, Chess, Drama, Math, Praise Dance, Praise Team, Robotics, Science Explorers, Soccer Shots, Violin, Vocal, Yearbook
Art, Band, Chess, Drama, Math, Praise Dance, Praise Team, Robotics, Science Explorers, Soccer Shots, Violin, Vocal, Yearbook
School Notes
- Penn Christian Academy seeks to provide a solid academic foundation, builds character to enrich society, and encourages a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
- PCA provides a rigerous curricilum to prepare our students for high school and beyond.
- All subject matter is Biblically integrated, and teachers encourage growth of the "whole" child - body, soul, and spirit.
- It is a partnership between parent and teacher as we seek to further the development of life long learners though promotion of inquiry, creativity, and self-reliance.
- We look to identify each child's qualities and abilities, and everyone is recognized as a unique gift from God.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Penn Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Penn Christian Academy is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 87%.
What sports does Penn Christian Academy offer?
Penn Christian Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Freestyle Skiing, Indoor Soccer, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Penn Christian Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is Penn Christian Academy's ranking?
Penn Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Penn Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Penn Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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