Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 636 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,828
Acceptance rate: 96%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Presbyterian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School
6	72
7	88
8	87
9	101
10	98
11	99
12	91

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1998

Campus Size

20 acres

Student Body

Total Students

636 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

41%

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniforms

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

Advanced Courses

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

Chemistry APGovernment/Free Enterprise AP

Spanish IV AP

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,828

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Tuition Notes

Grades 6-12: $14828 Grammar: $13134, South: $14476 90% of our families receive tax credit scholarships

% on Financial Aid

88%

Acceptance Rate

96%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Valerie Turner

Admissions Associate

Maria Lizardo-Gomez

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Navy Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Lions

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

National Honor Society

School Notes

"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." We serve 950 students between the Grammar (Developmental Kindergarten - 5th grade), the Upper (6th grade -12th grade), and the South (K-4, dual language) campuses.
PRCA strives for excellence across our curriculum, teaching from a Biblical worldview so each student is prepared to engage the world with the truth of the Gospel.

A Classical, Christian Education at PRCA is...

Vibrant:A classical, Christian education seeks to nurture a child`s natural wonder and curiosity, opening him or her to the treasures and wonders of God and all that He has made. It focuses on the "Greats:" the great ideas, such as Truth, Goodness and Beauty; the great works of music, art, and literature; the great discoveries and events of history; the great thinkers from Socrates and Plato through Augustine to Einstein and C.S. Lewis. The study of these "Greats" prepares the student to enter into the Great Conversation that has been going on for centuries and contribute their perspectives. Through civil discussion, we refine one another`s thinking and character.
Vigorous:A classical, Christian education is a challenging, word-based education with a focus on sources and primary documents with an emphasis on writing and speaking. We desire our students to become wise and discerning thinkers, as they grow spiritually, artistically, physically, and socially. As Jesus did, we desire our students to "grow in favor with God and men" through a life-giving and lifelong love of learning.
Virtuous:It does not matter what we study if it doesn`t change us to become virtuous human beings. Socrates famously defined education as "the formation of the human soul." We want to form our students to become like Christ-- to love God with all their hearts, minds, and souls, and to extend that love to others. Thus we educate our students in their affections; we teach them to love the right things in the right way (ordo amoris). We "give our students chests," as C.S. Lewis says, by teaching them to love fortitude, prudence, justice, and temperance, among other virtues, and to exercise them properly.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School cost?

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School's tuition is approximately $14,828 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School?

The acceptance rate of Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School is 96%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What sports does Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School offer?

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for most sports offered.

What is Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School's ranking?

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School?

The application deadline for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 8/25/2023

I have had two grandchildren in this school. One has graduated and went on to a fine Christian college. My grandchildren learned from teachers who are skilled in their expertise and love the Lord. Our grandchildren learned from great literature., original sources, and the classics. They can recite scripture and beautiful poetry, analyze clearly, write beautifully, and, most importantly, were led by faculty who cared as much about their heart as they did their mind. The fine arts offerings allowed my grandchildren to soar. The discipleship coaching program taught my eldest grandchild the importance of humility and sportsmanship.

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The average private school tuition in Tucson, AZ is $11,006 for elementary schools and $17,554 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tucson, AZ is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).