Admissions
Welcome To Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's mission is to teach our students to become like Christ and be transformed so they might impact the world now and in the future. We seek to partner with families to give their child an excellent education based on the Word of God, while also supporting them to discover their unique, God-given purpose. Learn about our covenantal approach to partnering with our families.
Applications are Now Open for 2024-2025
COME JOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE IN OCTOBER
(see our campuses, classrooms, and facilities, meet teachers & staff, and hear from administration)
Upper Campus (grades 6-12): Thursday, October 19, starting at 6:00 PM RSVP here
Grammar Campus (grades DK-5): Friday, October 27, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM RSVP here
South Campus (grades K-3): Friday, October 27, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM RSVP here
(see our campuses, classrooms, and facilities, meet teachers & staff, and hear from administration)
Upper Campus (grades 6-12): Thursday, October 19, starting at 6:00 PM RSVP here
Grammar Campus (grades DK-5): Friday, October 27, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM RSVP here
South Campus (grades K-3): Friday, October 27, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM RSVP here
Applying to PRCA
The application process at PRCA is a 3-step process. It includes the online application, an assessment, and invitation to interview. Depending on seat availability and the amount of applications received, an applicant may not move through all the steps.
To pursue admission:
- Submit an Inquiry or Complete an Application to create your online account.
- Attend an Open House OR schedule an appointment for a campus tour.
- Grammar Campus - Tuesday 8:30 AM or 10:00 AM or by appointment: email Admissions
- Upper Campus - Wednesday 8:30 AM or 10:00 AM or by appointment: email Admissions
- South Campus – Schedule an appointment with Judi Poblano by calling 520-413-7945 or by email.
Our Admissions Criteria
For a child to be considered for enrollment, he or she must meet the following standards:
- Parent and/or student testimony in alignment with PRCA's mission, and our Statement of Faith and Statement of Christian Principles
- Involvement in a local church body
- Strong academic and behavioral record
- Minimum scores on grade-level assessment
Our Admissions Process
List of 6 items.
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Read and Agree
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Attend an Open House or Schedule a Tour
Attend an Open House (dates listed below with links to register) OR schedule an appointment for a campus tour.- Grammar Campus - Tuesday 8:30 AM or 10:00 AM or by appointment: email Admissions
- Upper Campus - Wednesday 8:30 AM or 10:00 AM or by appointment: email Admissions
- South Campus – Schedule an appointment with Judi Poblano by calling 520-413-7945, or by email.
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Complete Online Application and Submit Required Documents
You will create an account when you complete the initial application. The non-refundable application fee is $75.Once the initial inquiry and/or application is processed, you will be issued a checklist of required items to submit in order for the application to be considered complete. This checklist will be updated online as documents are submitted.Required Documents to Submit
DK & Kindergarten- Church Leader Reference For Parent
- Teacher Reference (waved, if not at previous school)
- Church Leader Reference for Parent
- Teacher Reference
- Report Cards (2 years, if available)
- Standardized Test Scores (2 years, if available)
- School Discipline Record
- Church Leader Reference for Parent
- Teacher Reference
- Student Life Form (completed by applicant in own handwriting)
- Report Cards (2 years, if available)
- Standardized Test Scores (2 years, if available)
- School Discipline Record
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Assessment
All grades (except DK) will have to complete a grade level assessment to determine academic readiness.
South and Grammar Campus Assessment
Once the application is complete and reviewed, Kinder applicants will be invited to an assessment (Kinder Round Up or Junta). In grades 1-5, after the application is reviewed, applicants will be invited to an assessment once seats become available.
Due to an increase in applicants and limited seat availability, an applicant may remain in this step for an undetermined time.
Upper Campus ISEE Entrance Exam
At the Upper Campus, applicants may register for the ISEE exam, while turning in all required documents. The cost is $155 which is payable to ERB. Testing dates and registration directions are found within the checklist online. -
Application Review
Once all required documents are submitted and assessment is complete, the application is then reviewed by Admissions and Administration. -
Invitation to Interview
Due to an increase in applications and limited seats available, not all applicants will be invited to interview. The most qualified applicants will be invited first. Note that an interview does not guarantee enrollment.
Open Houses
Tax Credit Workshop
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of gender, nationality, or race of its students in the administration of its educational policies,
the awarding of financial aid, or any of its other school-administered programs.
the awarding of financial aid, or any of its other school-administered programs.
The mission of Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is to teach our students to become like Christ through a classical, Christian education within a covenantal community.
Grammar Campus (grades DK-5)
6450 N Camino Miraval, Tucson AZ 85718
Phone: 520.529.7080
School office hours: 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Phone: 520.529.7080
School office hours: 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Upper Campus (grades 6-12)
9500 N Oracle Road, Tucson AZ 85704
Phone: 520.797.0107
School office hours: 7:50 AM - 4:15 PM
Phone: 520.797.0107
School office hours: 7:50 AM - 4:15 PM
South Campus (grades K-2)
5951 S 12th Ave, Tucson AZ 85706
Phone: 520.413.7945
School office hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: 520.413.7945
School office hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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