Penn Christian Academy is preparing Christian leaders of the future in a highly diverse, multicultural school community through biblically based instruction and small classroom sizes. Our commitment to fostering a diverse and unique learning community is reflected in our faculty, students, and staff.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ASD, Visual and Language-based support,
Year Founded
1966
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
11 acres
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
13 students
Average ACT score
34
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Standardized Dress/Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We offer a variety of financial aid, grants, and scholarships to make a PCA education obtainable for every family.
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Jaime Bucher
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ArtBand
ChessDrama
MathPraise Dance
Praise TeamRobotics
Science ExplorersSoccer Shots
ViolinVocal
Yearbook
School Notes
- School Motto: Preparing Christian Leaders of the Future
- Penn Christian Academy seeks to provide a solid academic foundation, builds character to enrich society, and encourages a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
- PCA provides a rigerous curricilum to prepare our students for high school and beyond.
- All subject matter is Biblically integrated, and teachers encourage growth of the "whole" child - body, soul, and spirit.
- It is a partnership between parent and teacher as we seek to further the development of life long learners though promotion of inquiry, creativity, and self-reliance.
- We look to identify each child's qualities and abilities, and everyone is recognized as a unique gift from God.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Penn Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Penn Christian Academy is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What sports does Penn Christian Academy offer?
Penn Christian Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Freestyle Skiing, Indoor Soccer, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.
When is the application deadline for Penn Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Penn Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(267) 405-7070
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Miles
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340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,225 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Martin Luther School
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(610) 825-4440
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-4440
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(610) 525-2700
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2700
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(610) 687-0650
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
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Miles
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340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,225 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2150 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 828-2288
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 828-2288
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 99 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
3040 Walton Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-0160
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-0160
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2025 Harts Lane
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(610) 828-1231
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(610) 828-1231
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(215) 646-2665
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2665
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340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,225 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2150 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 828-2288
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 828-2288
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 99 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
3040 Walton Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-0160
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-0160
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 192 students
2025 Harts Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-1231
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-1231
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(215) 646-2665
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2665
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Norristown, PA 19401
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(610) 275-1832
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1832
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Holy Rosary Regional
(Catholic)
3000 Keenwood Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 825-0160
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 825-0160
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Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 704-2470
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 704-2470
1.1 miles
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Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 279-3345
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 279-3345
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Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
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Martin Luther School
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Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-4440
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-4440
2.5 miles
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Bridgeport, PA 19405
(610) 945-0060
Bridgeport, PA 19405
(610) 945-0060
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(610) 277-0660
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 277-0660
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340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,225 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(215) 646-8815
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(215) 646-8815
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Holy Rosary Regional
(Catholic)
3000 Keenwood Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 825-0160
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 825-0160
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
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1499 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 279-3345
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 279-3345
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
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(610) 275-1775
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 275-1775
2.2 miles
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3040 Walton Rd
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(610) 825-0160
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-0160
2.2 miles
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400 E Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 272-8864
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 272-8864
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
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Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Building]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Building")
Daycare / Preschool
451 E Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1832
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1832
0.8 miles
Gr: K | 16 students
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Daycare / Preschool
451 E Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1832
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1832
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Holy Rosary Regional
(Catholic)
3000 Keenwood Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 825-0160
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 825-0160
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
St. Helena School
(Catholic)
1499 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 279-3345
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 279-3345
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Wonderkey Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1702 Yost Road
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 279-8711
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 279-8711
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 84 students
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Miles
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Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
420 Greenwood Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 388-5990
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 388-5990
9316.7 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Hillendale Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 Hillendale Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1439
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1439
9317.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Chadds Ford Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1112
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1112
9317.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Pocopson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1105 Pocopson Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
9318 miles
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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(Math: 66% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 Washington Ave
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(610) 269-8282
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8282
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Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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