Prunedale Christian Academy

PCA is a non-profit private Christian school with an emphasis on individualized education via our "Alpha/Omega" curriculum.
For over 50 years, Prunedale Christian Academy has educated thousands of students - preparing them for life.
Our alumni consists of successful businessmen and women, politicians, even millionaires. Our goal is to provide a private school education, without the typical private school prices.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Prunedale Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Summer Program Cost
$1,000

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
CCC Youth Group, International Bible Quizzing

Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Concert Band, Drama, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Parade Band, Piano Lessons, String Ensemble

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Extreme Team Martial Arts

School Notes

  • Prunedale Christian Academy partners with Christian parents to train and prepare students K-12 to be the young men and women God has called them to be. It is our privilege to work with you in training up your students in the knowledge and wisdom from God that will bring them to the full maturity God designed for them.
  • PCA is more than "just" an institution of learning, it is a place where young men and women from Christian families gather for academic, spiritual, personal, social, and physical development. This is accomplished best when the church, home, and school all work together in teaching, training, and encouraging our young people for effective service in the Lord.
  • PCA is a non-profit private Christian school with an emphasis on individualized education via our "Alpha/Omega" curriculum. For over 50 years, Prunedale Christian Academy has educated thousands of students - preparing them for life. Our alumni consists of successful businessmen and women, politicians, even millionaires. Our goal is to provide a private school education, without the typical private school prices.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Prunedale Christian Academy cost?
Prunedale Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students and $1,000 for summer students.
What sports does Prunedale Christian Academy offer?
Prunedale Christian Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Martial Arts, Volleyball and Weightlifting.
When is the application deadline for Prunedale Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Prunedale Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
I am a proud graduate of PCA from 1991. Even now, in my late 40's, I take time regularly to stop and thank my parents for sending me here for my High School years. Because I was the shy, nervous one in my family... I thought I would never make friends when I went to public school. But here, at PCA, from the very beginning, we were all one big family. And in good times, and not-so-good times too, we always had a listening friend to help us get through it all. And a wonderful body of learning that taught us about the Bible, the Christian life, and loving our fellow man. Amen! I will be thankful the rest of my life for all that PCA gave to my heart and soul. :)
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5  
My son has been attending PCA since kindergarten. He is currently 10 years old & now plays 4 instruments, all of which he learned through the music program at PCA! I love the small class size and how the teachers interact with all the children. I love the individual attention my son receives when he is learning something particularly stressing and all of his teachers make sure he can understand what he is learning. The teachers are very involved with their students and keep the parents involved in how their child is doing in class. I love the family environment that PCA has. My son isn`t just a student, he`s family. The teachers watch out for the children & are invested in their education & how the lucky grow up. I am a single parent & I don`t have a large income so I thought private school was going to be out of the question. I looked at the public & charter schools & was not impressed with their test scores or class sizes. I`m really happy to say I can afford PCA! Other private schools cost 2 X more than PCA for the same education programs & larger class sizes! And their test scores aren`t as high! My son is getting a Christian education. What I personally like about this is that my son is learning compassion. He`s learning how to believe in something and how to have faith in something. I`m not a spiritual person by any means, but I think I`m order to grow up and be a good person you need to have something to believe in. I`m investing in my son`s future by sending him to PCA. I just LOVE this school! If you are considering a private school for your child, this is the one!
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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