Admissions

Welcome To Pusch Ridge Christian Academy!

PRCA is a community of 880 students, DK-12, in Tucson, Arizona. We partner with families seeking a faith-based education, supporting students in discovering their unique, God-given purpose and gifts.

We are still accepting applications for the 2022 – 2023 school year for Kindergarten and 1st grade at our dual-language South campus. 

Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are open for Upper School (grades 6-12), Grammar School (grades DK-5) and PRCA South (grades K-2).
When applying, please ensure you select the correct year and campus location.
Please note that the application process is on hold for grades 8, 9, 10, & 12 next year, as they are completely full and waitlisted.

Our Admissions Process

  • Inquire Online - This online form tells us about your child and why you are interested in PRCA, along with your desired next step in pursuing admission.
  • Come for a Campus Tour - We invite you to schedule an appointment with an Admissions representative for a campus tour, and if interested, discuss financial aid and scholarship options. 
    • Grammar Campus - Tuesday mornings & by appointment: contact admissions@prcak12.org
    • Upper Campus - Wednesday afternoons & by appointment: contact admissions@prcak12.org
    • South Campus - By appointment: call 520-413-7945 or text 520-433-0285
  • Apply - Using our Lions Den portal, you will have access to the application, see the admissions process and be notified of the next steps.
  • Testing ($150 fee) - All students entering grades 6-12 must email Admissions to obtain a testing link and register for an on-campus online assessment test. 
  • Family Interview - This is the final step for applicants in good standing and with completed files.
Qualified students remaining in the wait pool in August may have an opportunity to enroll during the school year should an opening occur.

Our Admissions Criteria

Learn about our covenantal approach to partnering with our families.

For a student to be considered for enrollment, he or she must meet the following standards:
  • Student and parents must agree with PRCA's mission, Statement of Faith, Statement of Christian Principles, and our Student Handbooks. 
  • Student must desire to attend PRCA and demonstrate an aptitude to meet the school's expectations. 
  • All incoming students in grades 6-12 will take a third party entrance assessment which includes reading, vocabulary, and math placement. Students entering grades DK-5 will complete placement testing on an individual basis. An online application must be completed prior to testing. 

Our Admissions Considerations

PRCA considers many factors when accepting new students, including:

  • Church/community involvement
  • Doctrinal/parental agreement
  • Academic records
  • Prior teacher recommendations
  • Sibling enrollment status
  • PRCA employee status
  • Application completeness
  • Family interview
  • Placement testing
  • Classroom space
  • Student conduct and attendance records
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 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

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

South Campus (grades K-1)

5951 S 12th Ave, Tucson AZ 85706
Phone: 520.413.7945
School office hours: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM