Prestonwood Christian Academy

What Prestonwood Christian Academy does

Prestonwood Christian Academy (PCA) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) PreK-12 Christian school system headquartered in Plano, Texas, operating as a ministry of Prestonwood Baptist Church. Founded in 1997, PCA serves more than 2,400 students across four schools — PCA Plano (original campus, 1997), PCA North (Prosper, 2014), PCA Hybrid (K-4 blended program, 2021), and PCA Online (Grades 5-12 virtual, 2011) — plus an affiliate, St. Timothy Christian Academy, serving students with learning differences. The system is led by Superintendent Dr. Michael Goddard (appointed spring 2021) and an executive team including a CFO, COO, and Chief Enrollment Officer, with 251-500 total employees.

PCA's core product is a tuition-based, college-preparatory Christian education grounded in its "Kingdom Education" philosophy, operationalized through the Biblical Worldview Faith Integration Planner that guides teachers in embedding scripture across all subjects. The system is accredited by Cognia and holds ACSI Exemplary status (the highest tier), and both Plano and North campuses have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools for 2025-2028, with iPad and Mac tools integrated across grade levels. PCA Online delivers course-based virtual instruction ($730-$1,245 per semester) with Dual Credit partnerships through Sevenstar and Dallas Baptist University.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition and fees, with Plano tuition ranging from $8,217 (PK3 3-day) to $29,294 (Grades 9-12), supplemented by dining and annual fees, ISP supplemental fees, Levi's Locker spirit store sales, and endowment-funded tuition assistance through the Sponsor-A-Lion program. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the myPCA application portal, campus tours, school preview events, and an International Student Program that recruits from 10 countries. PCA's competitive position rests on its 28-year brand, church-anchored referral pipeline, multi-accreditation stack, and outcomes including $19.5M in college scholarships offered to the Class of 2025 and 20% of 2025 graduates scoring in the 90th percentile on the SAT.

Name

Prestonwood Christian Academy

Legal name

Prestonwood Christian Academy

Website

https://prestonwoodchristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Prestonwood Christian Academy is a private, nonprofit PreK-12 Christian school system in North Texas operating four schools (Plano, North, Hybrid, Online) plus an affiliate for students with learning differences, serving 2,400+ students under a Kingdom Education philosophy integrated with Apple Distinguished School technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 school system
• Biblical worldview curriculum
• College preparatory programs
• International student programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Plano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition and mandatory fees. Tuition varies by campus (Plano, North, Hybrid, Online), grade level, and program type (3-day vs 5-day PreK). Additional fees include annual fees, dining fees, and program-specific charges. Application fee of $100 is non-refundable.
2. International Student Program Fees: International students pay standard campus tuition and fees plus additional ISP fees for the International Student Program, including homestay coordination and support services.
3. Tuition Assistance (Endowments): PCA operates a needs-based tuition assistance program (Sponsor-A-Lion) funded through endowments. The school targets tuition assistance to become fully funded by endowments or other sustainable methods. Operating reserves are maintained at a minimum of 10% of total budgeted expenses.
4. Spirit Store (Levi's Locker): Levi's Locker is the on-campus spirit store selling PCA-branded merchandise including spirit shirts, outerwear, accessories, car decals, hair bows, winter gear, and blankets. Proceeds support school programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels15 records

Core offering

Prestonwood Christian Academy is a private Christian school system operating four schools (PCA Plano, PCA North, PCA Hybrid, and PCA Online) plus an affiliate, St. Timothy Christian Academy. It delivers PreK-12 college-preparatory education with biblical worldview integration to Christian families in the Dallas Metroplex and worldwide via its online program. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, with supplemental needs-based assistance funded by endowments.

Product overview

Prestonwood Christian Academy is a Christ-centered private school system offering a multi-campus educational platform serving students across the Dallas Metroplex and virtually throughout the world. The system comprises four distinct schools: PCA Plano (the original campus established in 1997), PCA North (established 2014 in Prosper), PCA Hybrid (flexible K-4 program launched 2021), and PCA Online (virtual Grades 5-12 launched 2011). An affiliate school, St. Timothy Christian Academy, serves students with learning differences. The system serves more than 2,400 students and is ACSI Exemplary and Cognia Accredited. Media offerings include the Lion's Pride Magazine, The Journey Parenting Podcast, and an International Student Program. The school is recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2025-2028.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• St. Timothy Christian Academy: Affiliate school of PCA in Plano, Texas offering a quality, Christ-centered education for students with learning differences, including full-day instruction K-12, low student/teacher ratio, individualized instruction, and speech and dyslexia therapy.

Quantifiable outcome

• $19.5 million in scholarships offered to Class of 2025 graduates
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prestonwood Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCA operates as a ministry of Prestonwood Baptist Church under pastoral oversight. The church provides spiritual leadership, mission alignment, and institutional accountability. PCA fulfills the church's mission within schools - 'To glorify God by introducing Jesus Christ as Lord to as many people as possible and to develop them in Christian living.' Operating under church authority with coordination through the PCA Ambassador Board.
• St. Timothy Christian AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate school of PCA in Plano, Texas offering quality Christ-centered education for students with learning differences. Services include full-day instruction K-12, low student/teacher ratio, individualized instruction, speech and dyslexia therapy. Located at same Plano campus. Provides specialized support for students requiring accommodations or diagnosed learning differences.
• International Student Homestay AgencyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal agency providing host family placement for international students in the ISP program. All host families undergo rigorous interview process and background checks. Provides safe, nurturing homes to foster cultural adaptation, social-emotional support, and accelerated English acquisition.
• College BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCA is a member of The College Board for both National and Southwestern Region. Supports commitment to college readiness through SAT, PSAT, and Advanced Placement programs. Students take SAT and Residual ACT exams each year through school. AP courses available for college credit.
• Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides interscholastic competition for academic, fine arts, and athletic programs. PCA competes at highest level among Texas private schools. Students regularly place in TAPPS state competitions including art, academics, speech, robotics, and athletics.
• North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConnects Christian schools and colleges to ensure PCA families benefit from trusted admissions resources and college counseling guidance. Collaborative network supporting Christian school admissions practices.
• Texas Private School Association (TPSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports private schools in Texas in areas of policy, accreditation, and student competition. Provides advocacy and resources for private education in the state.
• National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional affiliation supporting college admissions counseling. Provides training, resources, and networking for PCA's guidance staff to support student college preparation.
• Texas Association of College Admission Counseling (TACAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides regional support, training, and resources for college admissions counseling within Texas. PCA counselors participate in professional development through TACAC.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Village School: Houston-area PreK-12 private school with extensive international-student program and STEM focus; comparable to PCA in mixing faith-adjacent private education with sizable global recruitment operations.
• Trinity Christian Academy: PreK-12 faith-based private school in Addison, Texas (Dallas suburb) operating with similar college-preparatory, Christ-centered model; directly comparable to PCA on tuition, scale, and North Texas competitive set.
• Liberty Christian School: PreK-12 private Christian school in Argyle, Texas (north of DFW), with comparable athletics-centric culture, dual-credit offerings, and faith-integrated curriculum; overlaps PCA in target families across the Dallas Metroplex.
• Fort Worth Christian School: PreK-12 non-denominational Christian school in North Richland Hills; competes in the broader DFW private-Christian market with parallel biblical-integration curriculum and athletics programs.
• Houston Christian High School: 9-12 Christian college-preparatory school in Houston with strong TAPPS competition footprint and dual-credit offerings; operates at similar price point and outcomes profile to PCA Plano upper school.
• Bishop Lynch High School: Catholic, college-preparatory 9-12 high school in East Dallas with similar fine arts and athletic prominence; competes for the same North Texas private-school tuition-paying families as PCA Plano.
• McKinney Christian Academy: PreK-12 faith-based private school in McKinney, Texas, serving families in the same northern DFW corridor as PCA North; comparable Christ-centered college-prep model and pricing.

Regional players

• Faith West Academy: PreK-12 non-denominational Christian school in Katy, Texas (Houston metro); comparable size, faith-integrated model, and tuition band, but in a different Texas metro than PCA.

Broad incumbents

• The Kinkaid School: Large, well-established PreK-12 private college-preparatory school in Houston with Apple Distinguished recognition and similar fine-arts/athletic depth; not faith-based, but benchmarks PCA on premium Texas private school positioning and scale.

Others

• St. Timothy Christian Academy (Affiliate of PCA): Operates as PCA's in-network affiliate for students with learning differences; included as a near-subsidiary peer because it shares campus, mission, and admissions ecosystem with PCA Plano while serving a distinct specialized-learner segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PcaSchoolSystem
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PrestonwoodChristianAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/PrestonwoodChristianSchoolSystem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/prestonwood-christian-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/pcaschoolsystem

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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