Canton Christian Academy vs. Poetry Community Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Canton Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Poetry Community Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Overview
Canton Christian Academy is dedicated to Christ, Family and Education.
Canton Christistian Academy is commited to Biblical truths, accedemic accountability and a family style community. We offer another avenue for families in the Van Zandt area for the enrichment of their students educational career.
CCA serves students grades K through 12. Our small class sizes ensure students receive individualized attention and instruction.
Poetry Community Christian School serves Pre-Primer (K-4) through 12th grades and was founded in 2002. PCCS is located in rural Poetry, Texas, approximately 25 minutes SE of Rockwall and 10 minutes N of Terrell.
ACCREDITED and AFFORDABLE, less than most daycare rates. EXEMPLARY ACADEMICS as evidenced by year to year high averages on SAT/ACT/PSAT scores.
DUAL COLLEGE CREDITS taught by PCCS faculty with master's degrees (e.g., 1301/1302 ENG, British Lit, American Lit, Precalculus, College Algebra, 1301/1302 American History, Statistics, Calculus, Sociology, Psychology) give your high schooler a head start for college and a saving to parents!
ENRICHMENT ELECTIVES are selected semester by semester and include more than 50 on the schedule.
ATHLETICS begin in elementary through varsity and include basketball, volleyball, archery, Christian Soldiers Karate, softball, baseball, cheer (minis-varsity), Faith Blazers Dancers, and individual sports.
Learn more about this new approach to the educational experience which requires parent involvement through the PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (five hours/month for each child enrolled which reduces overhead to enable affordable tuition).
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
The PCCS Support Services program has been serving students with learning differences since 2003 and includes small groups, Barton Reading Interventions, Fast ForWord, Writeshop, modifications, accommodations, and one-on-one tutoring.
Year Founded
2018
2002
Students Body
Total Students
41 students
278 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
14
Kindergarten Students
-
18
Grade 1 Students
3
18
Grade 2 Students
6
18
Grade 3 Students
1
18
Grade 4 Students
3
18
Grade 5 Students
4
18
Grade 6 Students
2
18
Grade 7 Students
3
18
Grade 8 Students
4
18
Grade 9 Students
6
18
Grade 10 Students
3
18
Grade 11 Students
3
18
Grade 12 Students
1
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
50%
Average Class Size
6
18
Number of AP Classes
n/a
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:9
Average SAT score
n/a
1220
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Solid colored polo shirt)
(Solid colored polo shirt)
Casual
(Polos or novelty Christian tees/sweatshirts; denim & solid colored shorts/pants)
(Polos or novelty Christian tees/sweatshirts; denim & solid colored shorts/pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$7,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $5600-$5900
Affordable tuition - Tuition Rates remain stable year to year. See \"Tuition Worksheet\" on school website
% on Financial Aid
n/a
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
Julann Goldsmith
Dr. Anne P. Horan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Chess, Christian Soldiers Karate, Competitive Art, Competitive Speech Team, Elementary Praise Team, Elementary Theatre Troope, HS/MS Theatre Troope, Middle School Praise Team, Mission Team, Music & Academics Team, Musical Theatre Productions, National Honor Society, PCCS Co-Ed Scouting, Student Council