McKinney Christian Academy is a Christian, interdenominational,
college preparatory, coeducational, independent, nonprofit PreK4
through grade 12 school.
McKinney Christian Academy strives to
educate and mold tomorrow's leaders into strong men and women of
character, honor and integrity.
McKinney Christian Academy exists
to honor Jesus Christ by teaching students to live biblically
through education of mind, body and spirit.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Other school association(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild to Medium Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 573 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 15% State avg.: 37% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 33% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 7 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Language & Composition, AP Biology, AP Calcus AB, AP English Literature, AP Government, Dual Credit Communications Applications (Speech), Dual Credit US History |
| Average SAT score | 1651 |
| Average ACT score | 25 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (School Uniforms) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $4,250 -$12,100 (varies by grade level) |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Melodie Bajema |
| Admissions Associate | Catie Snow, ISP Coordinator |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 11 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | ACSI Competitions (Grades 3 - 12) Academic and Fine Arts, Art Cadre (Lower School), Math Olympics (Lower and Middle School), Minis and Ponies Cheerleading (Lower School), National Honor Society (Middle and Upper School), Safety Patrol Team (Grades 4 and 5), Spring Mission Trip Teams (High School), Student Government (Middle and Upper School), TAPPS Competitions (Middle and Upper School), Yearbook and School Newspaper (Upper School), Young Authors Competition (Grades 1 - 5) ACSI Competitions (Grades 3 - 12) Academic and Fine Arts, Art Cadre (Lower School), Math Olympics (Lower and Middle School), Minis and Ponies Cheerleading (Lower School), National Honor Society (Middle and Upper School), Safety Patrol Team (Grades 4 and 5), Spring Mission Trip Teams (High School), Student Government (Middle and Upper School), TAPPS Competitions (Middle and Upper School), Yearbook and School Newspaper (Upper School), Young Authors Competition (Grades 1 - 5), |
School Notes:
McKinney Christian Academy strives to be a springboard for local and international students in the pursuit of lives which encounter, enjoy, and express the love of God through excellence in every endeavor. It is the desire of all those associated with the academy that our students, for the rest of their lives, would be living witnesses of and for the grace, compassion, ethics, and sovereignty of our Almighty God.
MCA has been awarded McKinney Courier-Gazette Readers' Choice Award "The Best Private School in McKinney" every year since 2006!
Profile last updated: 12/10/2014
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Cornerstone Christian Academy (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Family School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Concordia Christian Academy (1.3 miles away)
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MckinneyConcordia Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod)2708 Virginia Parkway
Mckinney, TX, 75071
(972)562-9944Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod)1.3 mi | 120 students | Gr. NS-PK -
MckinneyHoly Family School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)Po Box 1039
Mckinney, TX, 75070
(972)562-5476Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)1.8 mi | 56 students | Gr. K -
MckinneyPrimrose School Of Stone Brooke
Daycare / Preschool5651 Virginia Pkwy
Mckinney, TX, 75071
(972)529-6863Daycare / Preschool1.9 mi | 50 students | Gr. K -
MckinneyCastle Montessori of McKinney
Montessori School6151 Virginia Pkwy
Mckinney, TX, 75070
(972)529-1222Montessori School2.3 mi | 270 students | Gr. PK-3 -
MckinneyNorth Texas Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)3201 N Central Expy
Mckinney, TX, 75071
(214)544-1794(Church of Christ)2.4 mi | 87 students | Gr. PK-8
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