Prestonwood Christian Academy

5.00 5 1 (1 review)

Tel: (972) 820-5000

6801 W. Park Blvd
Plano, TX 75093

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Prestonwood Christian Academy Photo #1 - PCA 1st graders presenting their habitats.

Prestonwood Christian Academy Photo #2 - Prestonwood Christian Academy Homecoming Parade

Prestonwood Christian Academy Photo #3 - Lower School student using new "Apples for Everyone" technology- From PK-12, students at PCA will be using school provided devices starting in 2013.

Prestonwood Christian Academy Photo #4 - PCA Athletics, one of the many things that brings together the entire PCA Community!

Prestonwood Christian Academy Photo #5 - PCA Middle School students engage in learning through use of a digital microscope.

In pursuit of excellence in education the mission of Prestonwood Christian Academy is to assist Christian parents by helping equip students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches and communities for Christ.

Quick Stats (2021)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Students: 1,416 students
Acceptance rate: 82%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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Prestonwood Christian Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

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Year Founded

1997

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

1,416 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Prestonwood Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

146 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

39%

Average Class Size

18 students

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Art, AP Biology, AP Calcilus BC, AP Calculus AB, AP Economics, AP English III, AP English IV, AP Government, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP US History

Average SAT score

1153

Average ACT score

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition information: http://www.prestonwoodchristian.org/admissions/tuition-and-fees Tuition Assistance: http://www.prestonwoodchristian.org/admissions/tuition-assistance

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,500

Acceptance Rate

82%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Angie Gray

Admissions Associate

Allison Taylor

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

18 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Future Business Leaders of America, Future Doctors of America, Future Problem Solvers, Lion Scholar Program (distinguished honors program), Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Speech and Debate, STEM Honors Program, Student Government Association, Student Leadership Institute, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
AP Art, Band, Choir, International Thespian Society, Orchestra, Praise Team

School Notes

Prestonwood Christian Academy serves more than 1,600 students enrolled at three campuses: Plano (Pre-Kindergarten 3 through 12th grade), PCA North in Prosper (Pre-Kindergarten 3 through 11th grade), and PCAplus Virtual Academy. The school has been recognized as having one of the strongest Christian education programs in the country providing intentional biblical worldview training and integration. PCA places great value on the growth of students` spiritual health in addition to their scholastic endeavors and co-curricular activities. In addition to PCA`s spiritual development plan, the school promotes a rigorous Liberal Arts academic program. Since the first graduating class through the class of 2020, 1,920 graduates were offered more than $140 million in scholarship for academics, arts, and athletics from universities and other institutions of higher learning. PCA is currently accepting applications for the 2021-22 school year. Interested families are invited to take a tour of either campus. Please visit www.prestonwoodchristian.org for more information!
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Profile last updated: 11/12/2020

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School Reviews

5 12/11/2012

PCA is a wonderful school that helps train each and every child to live life using their individual gifts and talents. Teaching them to be well rounded and to be able to take a stand for what they believe. We have numerous programs...Student Leadership Institute, Advisory groups, Award winning Fine Arts, Tuition Assistance, Winston Science and so much more. You will feel like a part of the community the moment you walk on campus. Come tour our campus!!

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