Thank you for considering Canaan Christian Academy as the school for the education of your children.
If possible, plan a visit to our campus to see for yourself what God is doing in the lives of our students.
We are thrilled to be a ministry where God is at work in the lives of our students, their families, and our teachers/staff.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Acceptance rate: 60%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Canaan Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia and other minor learning disabilities
Year Founded
1978

Student Body

Total Students
132 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Canaan Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
21%
Average Class Size
12 students
Average SAT score
1160
Average ACT score
24
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
Acceptance Rate
60%
National avg.: 85%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
7th and 8th Grade Consumer Skills Club, Honor Society, Songs of Praise Ensemble
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Canaan Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Canaan Christian Academy is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. Canaan Christian Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Canaan Christian Academy offer?

Canaan Christian Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.

What is Canaan Christian Academy's ranking?

Canaan Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Canaan Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Canaan Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Acceptance rate: 60%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $10,408 for elementary schools and $16,093 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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