Portsmouth Christian Academy

20 Seaborne Dr, Dover, NH, 03820-0382
Tel: (603)792-3617
Grades: PK - 12 | 651 students
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PCA in a non-profit, Pre-K through Grade 12 private day school located in Dover, NH. The classical approach to education forms the foundation of our program. Curriculum is chosen that is developmentally appropriate and encourages cognitive growth in all disciplines. Faculty review of the curriculum is an ongoing process that provides the means to add enrichment to units, defines the skills that must be mastered at each grade level, and determines the relevance and truth of the curriculum as seen through the light of Scripture.

School Overview:
Portsmouth Christian Academy
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1979
Student Body
Total Students 651 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 17% (NH School Avg.: 8%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 75%
Average Class Size 20 students
Number of AP Courses 4 courses
Average SAT score 554
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,500
% on Financial Aid 7%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,500
Acceptance Rate 85%
Admissions Director Kathy Deame
Admissions Associate Linda McLaughlin
Sports
Total Sports Offered 8 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Soccer
Softball Track and Field
Volleyball Winter Track
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 18 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Arts Club Chess Club
Drama French Club
Granite State Challenge Knitting / Sewing Club
Math Club Missions Club
Prom Quiz Bowl
Robotics Club Scrapbooking Club
Sound and Recording Club Spanish Club
Student Government Tutoring Club
Worship Team Yearbook

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Nearby Schools:

Portsmouth Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Dover Children's Center
Gr. K | 1.1 mi. away
St Thomas Aquinas High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.3 mi. away
St Mary Academy
Gr. K-9 | 2.2 mi. away
My School
Gr. PK-K | 2.2 mi. away

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