Pipestem Christian Academy is place with high standards and a loving environment.We seek to educate our students and prepare them for what the Lord has for their lives.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1977
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 9%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
There is a dress code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Our tuition is based on a ten month pay plan
Admissions Director
Dallas Peyton Jr.
Admissions Associate
Debbie Hubbard
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
School Notes
- Pipestem Christian Academy is a ministry of the Cooks Chapel Baptist Church.
- We are located in Summers County WV just a few miles down the road from Concord University.
- We are an affordable alternative to the ever changing public school system.
- We use abeka curriculum in all of or k4-12th grades.
- Along with our high academic standard we also have a competive sports programs in both middle and high school levels.
- At PCA our students get a lot of one on one attention as well as benefitting from a loving atmosphere.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pipestem Christian Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Pipestem Christian Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Pipestem Christian Academy offer?
Pipestem Christian Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cheering, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Pipestem Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Pipestem Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 1/31/2013
Great school! Focused on learning academically and spiritually! Also basketball program elementary through high school. Good leadership and wonderful teachers who ensure the children understand the concepts being taught.
5 7/27/2012
I love this school I look toward to going their every day the teachers are great the students are friendly you learn to right in curasve in k5
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