Known, Challenged, and Prepared.
From their first days in preschool to the moment they walk across the graduation stage, students at Portsmouth Christian Academy experience an education designed to build towards each child’s God-given potential.
As a PreK–12 Christian school, PCA offers something unique: the opportunity for students to learn, compete, create and lead within one Christ-centered community. Along the way, they develop meaningful relationships with teachers, discover new interests, take on greater challenges, and build the knowledge, character, and confidence they’ll need for whatever comes next.
Growth & Achievement Rank Top 5% Nationally
The environment makes a difference.
PCA students consistently perform well above national norms, with typical class performance placing among the nation’s top 5% on MAP assessments.
Prepared for Their Life’s Next Faithful Steps
Ready for their life’s calling.
Over 70% of PCA juniors and seniors completed multiple college courses before graduation last year. 40% of students graduate with at least 3 college courses under their belt.
A Compassionate Community Where Each Soul Belongs.
Known, loved, and cared for.
At PCA, every student is known, valued, and loved as a unique child of God. In a compassionate community of 40-50 students per grade, each child can feel safe, seen, and encouraged to grow.
Excellence Extends Beyond the Classroom
Wholistic Growth in a Values-Based Environment
Families don’t have to choose between a strong biblical education and meaningful opportunities for their children to excel. At PCA, students can become All-State musicians, win state championships, pursue advanced academics, and grow into impactful leaders, all within a Christ-centered community.
Our approach to whole-student formation brings academics, athletics, fine arts, leadership, and character together, with Christ at the center. We believe every student deserves the opportunity to discover their God-given gifts, develop them through challenging and competitive programs, and use them to impact the world for good.
Learn
From preschool through graduation, PCA combines challenging academics, advanced coursework, and biblical teaching to prepare students for lives of purpose and impact.
Compete
PCA Athletes compete for state championships while developing discipline, resilience, and teamwork. From casual athletes to college-bound all-staters, there’s a place for you to compete and win.
Create
From All-State musicians to award-winning performers and visual artists, PCA students have opportunities to develop their creative gifts through an excellent fine arts program.
Lead
Leadership at PCA goes beyond holding a title. Through student government, service opportunities, and team leadership, students learn to take initiative and lead with integrity.
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Learn more about how we prepare our Upper School students to impact the world for good in college and beyond! From course offerings to where our alumni have gone, you can get a closer look at what awaits your child at Portsmouth Christian Academy.
