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5.0 New Hampshire, US
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School Overview

Portsmouth Christian Academy is the largest non-denominational Christian school in New England and is located on a beautiful 50-acre riverfront campus in Dover, NH. PCA’s traditional Preschool – grade12 educational program is academically rigorous and culminates in an excellent college preparatory Upper School program. The school is divided into three sections: Preschool (PCAP), Lower School (K-8), and Upper School (9-12). The Lower School has divisions for primary (K-2), elementary (3-5), and junior high (6-8) with a philosophy of progressive maturation that undergirds the students’ movement from one division to the next.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$13,860
Enrollment
550
International Students
13%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
56%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
AP
15
Class Size
14

Matriculation

(2009-2015)
Ranking University/College Students
#4 Columbia University 1 +
#4 University of Chicago 1 +
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#14 Brown University 1 +
#15 Cornell University 1 +
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#29 University of Michigan 1 +
#30 Boston College 1 +

Academics

AP Courses

(15)
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Art History
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Art History
Biology
Calculus BC
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Physics B
Psychology
Statistics
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(8)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(13)
Ambassador Club
International Club
Math Team
Missions Club
Students Against Human Trafficking
Prom Committee
Ambassador Club
International Club
Math Team
Missions Club
Students Against Human Trafficking
Prom Committee
Student Government
Student Council
Quiz Club
SOAR Fine Arts and Literary Magazine
Ace Reporters
Inc.
Books and Brownies
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Contact Info

http://www.pcaschool.org
20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, NH 03820
603-742-3617
admissions@pcaschool.org
New Hampshire

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: PreSchool-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1979
Campus Size: 50 acres
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: 01/31
Interview: Skype
Other Accepted Scores: iTEP Slate: 3.8
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Frequently Ask Questions about Portsmouth Christian Academy

Tell me a bit about Portsmouth Christian Academy.
Portsmouth Christian Academy is Co-ed private day school located in New Hampshire, US. It was founded 1979 , and currently has about 550 students, 13.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.pcaschool.org.
Does Portsmouth Christian Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Portsmouth Christian Academy is offering 15 AP courses.

Portsmouth Christian Academy also have 56% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Portsmouth Christian Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2009-2015, some students attended Columbia University, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, Dartmouth College and Brown University.
What is the application requirement for Portsmouth Christian Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Portsmouth Christian Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Portsmouth Christian Academy?
The day tuition for Portsmouth Christian Academy in 2024 is $13,860 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@pcaschool.org .
Where is Portsmouth Christian Academy located?
Portsmouth Christian Academy is located in the State of New Hampshire of USA.
How popular is Portsmouth Christian Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Portsmouth Christian Academy is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Portsmouth Christian Academy has been favorited by 13 users.
How do I complete an application for Portsmouth Christian Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Portsmouth Christian Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Portsmouth Christian Academy’s official site: http://www.pcaschool.org or call them at 603-742-3617.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Portsmouth Christian Academy?
Yes, here are few: Phillips Exeter Academy, Berwick Academy and St Thomas Aquinas High School.

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