Phoenix Christian Preparatory School

Name

Phoenix Christian Preparatory School

Legal name

Phoenix Christian Preparatory School

Website

https://phoenixchristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian school services
• College preparatory programs
• Dual enrollment education
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Annual tuition ranges from $11,198 (K-5) to $15,170 (9-12). Payment options include full payment, semester, or 10-month payment plan via FACTS.
2. Arizona STO Scholarships: School Tuition Organizations provide tax-credit scholarships funded by Arizona individual and corporate donations. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the school to cover tuition costs. Multiple STO partners including ACSTO, School Choice Arizona, and others.
3. ESA Program Revenue: Empowerment Scholarship Accounts are state-funded education accounts from Arizona Department of Education. Eligible families receive public education dollars for approved educational expenses including tuition, paid directly to the school.
4. Donations and Advancement: Annual giving campaigns, gala events, golf tournaments, and planned giving programs. Advancement goals include $273K Annual Advancement Fund, $1,000,000 Legacy Fund, and $100,000 Timothy Student Scholarship Fund. EIN 86-0103283.
5. Dual Enrollment Fees: College-level courses through partner universities charged at $75 per college credit ($225 per 3-credit course). Some math, English, and science classes are 4 credits ($300). These costs are subject to change at university's discretion.
6. International Student Tuition: Separate tuition structure for international students with home stay fees. Contact [email protected] for specific rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Phoenix Christian Preparatory School is a private K-12 Christian school that delivers full-time academic instruction and spiritual formation from infant care through 12th grade on two Phoenix campuses. It sells preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school tuition-based enrollment, supplemented by college dual-enrollment, athletics, fine arts, and student life programming. Revenue comes from tuition, Arizona STO/ESA scholarships, and charitable donations.

Product overview

Phoenix Christian Preparatory School is a comprehensive K-12 Christian education institution offering a unified portfolio of educational programs from preschool (infants through PreK) to 12th grade. The core academic structure includes Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12) programs, each featuring Christ-centered curriculum with academic rigor and spiritual formation. The school supplements its core programs with specialized offerings including a Dual Enrollment Program (partnering with Northwest Nazarene University and Colorado Christian University) enabling students to earn 50+ college credits, an International Student Program with ESL support and visa processing, championship-winning Athletics across multiple seasons, and a Fine Arts Program spanning visual arts, music, theatre, and dance. Additional enrichment includes student clubs, spiritual formation through chapel and mission trips, and the RISEN Program for learning support. Financial accessibility is supported through Arizona STO and ESA scholarship program navigation, with over 80% of families utilizing these funding options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Year-round preschool education for infants through PreK (ages 12 months to 5 years), offering play-based learning with developmentally appropriate practice and biblical integration. Provides full-day and half-day options with kindergarten readiness focus.
• Elementary School Program (Kindergarten - Grade 5) Standards-based elementary education building strong academic and spiritual foundations. Partners with parents through intervention and enrichment support, after-school activities, special area classes, and spiritual formation programs. Annual tuition $11,198.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Bridge program between elementary and high school featuring rigorous vertically-aligned curriculum, project-based learning, STEM and Robotics programming, National Junior Honor Society, competitive athletics, and fine arts. Annual tuition $13,966.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) College preparatory high school with diploma program concentrations (Humanities, STEM, Spiritual & Leadership Formation, Fine Arts), AP and Honors courses, dual enrollment options with 50+ college credits, and graduation requirements of 27 credits. Annual tuition $15,170.
• Dual Enrollment Program College credit program allowing high school students to earn 15+ college credits through partnerships with Northwest Nazarene University and Colorado Christian University. Average savings of $25,000 in college tuition costs. Courses include AP Calculus, AP Literature, AP U.S. History, Psychology, and Public Speaking. Cost: $75 per college credit.
• International Student Program Comprehensive program welcoming students from around the world with focus on college prep and readiness. Includes I-20 issuance for visa processing, ESL/Foundational English classes at no additional charge, host family placement, and dual enrollment opportunities. Students from 11 countries enrolled.
• Athletics Program Championship-winning athletic programs across fall, winter, and spring seasons. Competes in AIA 2A Conference with sports including football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, track and field, wrestling, and cheer. Features strength and conditioning program and athletic training services.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive K-12 fine arts education developing creative gifts as reflection of the Creator. Programs include visual arts (drawing, painting, photography, sculpture), music (band, choir, strings, worship arts), theatre and drama, and dance. Students display work at showcases and performances throughout the year.
• Arizona STO and ESA Scholarship Program Navigation Financial aid navigation service helping families access Arizona School Tuition Organizations (STO) tax-credit scholarships and Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) state-funded education savings accounts. Over 80% of families use these programs with many fully funding tuition.
• Spiritual Formation Program Christ-centered spiritual development integrated across all grade levels including weekly chapel services, small groups, Bible studies, mission trips, service projects, worship team, and prayer groups.
• RISEN Program Responding to Individual Student's Educational Needs program providing accommodations for diverse learners and academic intervention. Supports students with active IEPs or documented learning differences through individualized attention and parent partnership.
• Student Life and Clubs Dynamic student life program with clubs and activities for K-12 including Chapel Student Leadership Team, National Honors Society, culinary club, Cougar Ambassadors, theater productions, mission trips, and retreats. Elementary programs include Movie Maker's Club, worship team, Lego STEM, and cooking classes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of graduates pursue post-secondary education
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Northwest Nazarene University (NNU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing Phoenix Christian students to earn college credits while in high school. Students take college-level courses on campus taught by qualified instructors. Credits transfer to most colleges and universities. NNU is accredited through Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities. Cost is $75 per credit.
• Colorado Christian University (CCU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership providing additional pathway for Phoenix Christian students to earn college credits. Courses count toward both high school diploma and college degree.
• ACSTO (Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndividual tax credit STO providing tuition scholarships. Applications available starting 2/3/26. Scholarship funds paid directly to Phoenix Christian to cover tuition.
• School Choice ArizonacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTO providing both individual and corporate tax credit scholarships. Applications available starting 3/1/26.
• Arizona Leadership FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate and DD (Developmental Disability) tax credit STO. Application window limited to 4/15 - 6/17/26 ONLY.
• STO4KidzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndividual and corporate tax credit STO. Application windows: 4/18 - 6/1/26 and 11/1 - 12/1/26.
• Academic Opportunity of ArizonacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndividual and corporate tax credit STO. Application window: 4/13 - 5/13/26.
• AAA ScholarshipscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate and DD (Developmental Disability) tax credit STO. Application window: Month of March 2026.
• Institute for Better EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndividual, corporate, and DD tax credit STO. Applications available starting 2/1/26.
• Arizona Private Education Scholarship Foundation (APESF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndividual, corporate, and DD tax credit STO. Applications available starting 3/1/26.
• Private School Tuition Fund 123coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndividual and corporate tax credit STO. Applications available starting 5/15/26.
• APSTOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndividual and corporate tax credit STO. Applications available all year.
• Arizona Department of Education (ESA Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState-funded Empowerment Scholarship Account program administered through Arizona Department of Education. Eligible families receive public education dollars for approved expenses including tuition, paid directly to school.
• Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA)coreOthersMembership organization for high school sports participation. Phoenix Christian competes in AIA 2A Conference for most sports.
• Cactus Christian Schools League (CCSL)coreOthersMembership organization for middle school sports participation. Phoenix Christian participates in CCSL for middle school athletics.
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline enrollment management system provider for applications, student records, and tuition payment processing including 10-month payment plans.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valley Christian Schools: Large K-12 Christian school system in Chandler, AZ serving infants through high school. Direct peer with very similar faith-based positioning, dual enrollment pathways, championship athletics, and STO/ESA scholarship ecosystem dependence.
• Scottsdale Christian Academy: Christian K-12 school in Scottsdale, AZ (adjacent Phoenix metro). Direct competitor for faith-based families with comparable preschool-12 pipeline, athletics, and college-prep curriculum.
• Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory: Christian K-12 school in north Phoenix/Paradise Valley area. Closely comparable faith-based private school competing for the same North Phoenix families with similar preschool-12 academic and spiritual formation model.
• Brophy College Preparatory: Jesuit Catholic all-boys college preparatory high school in Phoenix, AZ. Closest direct peer: faith-based private college-prep school competing for the same Phoenix-metro families with similar AP/Honors, dual enrollment, championship athletics, and college outcomes.
• Xavier College Preparatory: Catholic all-girls college preparatory high school in Phoenix, AZ. Direct peer competing for the same Christ-centered/faith-based college-prep market with comparable AP offerings, dual enrollment, and athletic programs.
• North Phoenix Preparatory Academy: Great Hearts-affiliated classical charter academy in north Phoenix. Competes for the same north-Phoenix college-prep families with rigorous liberal-arts curriculum, though secular rather than faith-based.
• BASIS Charter Schools: Top-ranked public charter school network headquartered in Scottsdale with multiple Phoenix-area campuses. Strong direct competitor for academically ambitious families; not faith-based but competes on college-prep outcomes, AP rigor, and STEM.
• Great Hearts Academies: Large charter network operating multiple K-12 classical academies across the Phoenix metro. Comparable in target audience (college-prep oriented families) and academic rigor, though secular; competes for the same pool of college-focused families.

Regional players

• Northwest Christian Schools: Christian K-12 school system in the Phoenix metro area. Comparable faith-based private school competing for similar families across the metro with preschool-12 pipeline, athletics, and college-prep programs.
• Cactus Christian Schools League peers (e.g., Tempe Christian, Christ Lutheran): Smaller Christian K-12 schools in the Phoenix metro (Tempe, Mesa, Glendale areas) participating in the same Cactus Christian Schools League athletic conference. Comparable faith-based K-12 positioning at smaller scale within the same geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/phxchristian

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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