Pinewood Christian Academy

What Pinewood Christian Academy does

Pinewood Christian Academy is a private, church-affiliated K-8 school operating as a gospel ministry of Pinewood Church in Middleburg, Florida. Founded in 1995, the school serves approximately PreK-3 through 8th grade on a single campus at 198 Knight Boxx Rd., with 29 employees and an enrollment process that includes academic assessment, teacher recommendations, pastor endorsement, and family interviews. The school's core products are four sequential academic programs — PreK-3, PreK-4/VPK (Florida's state-funded Voluntary PreKindergarten), Elementary (K-5), and Middle School (6-8) — supplemented by weekly resource classes in Art, Music, PE, Technology, and Library, and a competitive athletics program competing in JCAL and NFISAC leagues. Curriculum is built around a Biblical worldview integrated across all subjects, using IEW for middle school writing, InvestiGators Club and Heggerty for early literacy, and NWEA MAP Growth for annual standardized assessment.

The school's technology stack is conventional rather than differentiated: FACTS SIS (with the FACTS Family Portal for parents) handles student information, grades, attendance, billing, and communication; RenWeb powers online admissions applications; and the website (pcaknights.org) is the primary digital front door for prospective families. The 2025-2026 transition to FACTS SIS represents the most material recent infrastructure change. The school holds accreditation through Christian Schools of Florida, a member of FAANS, NCPSA, and the International Alliance of Regional Accreditors.

Revenue is generated through a subscription-based tuition model, one-time application and enrollment fees, usage-based extended care ($8.50/hour), and Florida VPK state funding for eligible 4-year-olds. Customer acquisition is primarily through word-of-mouth, the school website, and campus tours; there is no external fundraising, no disclosed revenue, and no investor ownership. The school is privately held as a Florida nonprofit organization under Pinewood Church, with Principal Kelly Arnett leading academic operations and Rev. Dennis Griffith serving as Executive Director of the parent church.

Name

Pinewood Christian Academy

Legal name

Pinewood Christian Academy

Website

https://pcaknights.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pinewood Christian Academy is a private, church-affiliated Christian school in Middleburg, Florida, serving PreK-3 through 8th grade with a Biblical worldview-integrated curriculum, athletics, and enrichment programs for Christian families seeking covenant-based education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian K-8 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

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Christian K-8 education
• Private faith-based schooling
• Covenant Christian education
• Biblical worldview curriculum
• Private preschool education

Headquarters

HQ city

Middleburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition payments from families for student enrollment in PreK-8 programs. VPK program is state-funded and free for eligible families.
2. Application and Enrollment Fees: Non-refundable application fee ($100/student or $200/family) and enrollment fees ($200-$250 per student depending on grade level) covering technology, textbooks, insurance, and supplies.
3. Extended Care Services: Before and after-school care at $8.50/hour, plus weekly contracted rates for PreK students ranging from $80-$195 per week.
4. VPK State Funding: Florida's Voluntary PreKindergarten program provides free education for eligible 4-year-old students, with the school receiving state funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pinewood Christian Academy delivers Christ-centered, Biblically-based education for students from PreK-3 through 8th grade, integrating a Biblical worldview across academics, athletics, fine arts, and technology. The school partners with Christian families as a covenant school, offering PreK-3, PreK-4/VPK (state-funded), Elementary (K-5), and Middle School (6-8) academic programs with enrichment classes, weekly chapel, and competitive athletics. Parents gain access to grades, attendance, and billing through the FACTS Family Portal.

Product overview

Pinewood Christian Academy offers a comprehensive Christian education program serving PreK-3 through 8th grade with a rigorous, Christ-centered, Biblically-based curriculum. The core educational products include PreK-3, PreK-4/VPK, Elementary (K-5), and Middle School (6-8) programs, all integrated with the FACTS Family Portal for parent engagement. Resource classes in Art, Music, PE, Technology, and Library complement core academics. Athletics programs including Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Flag Football, and Cross Country provide extracurricular opportunities through JCAL and NFISAC leagues. The school uses IEW writing instruction, NWEA MAP Growth testing, and specialized curriculum programs like InvestiGators Club and Heggerty Phonetic Awareness for early literacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PreK-3 Program Three-year-old preschool program offered 3-day (Tuesday-Thursday) or 5-day (Monday-Friday) schedules, using InvestiGators Club and Heggerty Phonetic Awareness curriculum. Class sizes are capped at 15 students with a full-time assistant, running August to May from 8:10am-12:00pm. Designed for Christian families seeking early childhood education for their children.
• PreK-4 / VPK Program Florida Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) program for children turning 4 by September 1, offering free state-funded VPK plus tuition-based extended options. Uses InvestiGators Club and Heggerty curriculum with qualified teachers and full-time aides. Class sizes capped at 15 students. Designed for Florida families with 4-year-olds seeking free or subsidized prekindergarten education.
• Elementary School (K-5) Developmental elementary program with a strong literacy foundation covering K-5 grades. Includes core subjects (Literacy, Literature, Math, History, Science, Bible) plus weekly enrichment classes in Art, Music, PE, Technology, and Library. Every lesson is guided by Scripture, equipping students with wisdom, integrity, and purpose. Designed for Christian families seeking academically rigorous, faith-integrated elementary education.
• Middle School (6-8) Middle school program developing student ownership of learning with Socratic teaching methods. Subjects include English Language Arts (using IEW approach), Math (Advanced and Average tracks), History, Science, and Bible. Students explore classic novels from a biblical worldview, study God's story from Creation to the early Church, and engage in hands-on science experiments. Designed for Christian families preparing students for high school and beyond.
• Athletics Programs Competitive athletic opportunities including Basketball, Cheerleading (grades 3+), Cross Country, Flag Football, Run/Walk program, Soccer (grades 3-6), and Volleyball (JV and Varsity). Competes through the Jacksonville Christian Athletic League (JCAL) for older students and the North Florida Independent School Athletic Conference (NFISAC) for younger students. Available to enrolled students as an extracurricular offering.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pinewood ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPinewood Christian Academy is a gospel ministry of Pinewood Church. The church provides spiritual oversight and community connection, with families encouraged to attend Pinewood Church. The school supports the church's mission of educating covenant children.
• Jacksonville Christian Athletic League (JCAL)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJCAL provides athletic competition and league organization for older students at Pinewood Christian Academy in various sports.
• North Florida Independent School Athletic Conference (NFISAC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNFISAC provides athletic competition for younger students, enabling elementary and middle school students to participate in organized sports.
• FACTS (Student Information System)coreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides the school's student information system including Family Portal for grades, attendance, billing, and parent communication. District code: PCAM-FL.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Bolles School: Large, well-established private K-12 school in Jacksonville with broad athletic and academic programming; comparable regional incumbent competing for the same Northeast Florida private-school family pool as PCA.
• Oak Hall School: Independent college-prep school in Gainesville, FL serving K-12 with strong athletics and academics; broader incumbent competitor for Florida private school families seeking rigorous non-public education.

Direct peers

• Trinity Christian Academy: Faith-based private K-12 school in Jacksonville, FL offering Biblically-integrated education with athletics and fine arts; comparable to PCA in mission, regional geography, and covenant-family target market, though it extends through high school.
• The Master's Academy: Florida faith-based K-12 school with Biblical worldview curriculum, athletics programs, and similar covenant-family target market; directly comparable as a peer Christian academy within the same state ecosystem.
• Jacksonville Christian Academy: Florida Christian K-12 school serving the Jacksonville metro area with a similar Biblical-worldview integration model and competitive athletics; comparable regional competitor for Christian families.
• Providence School of Jacksonville: Non-denominational Christian K-12 school in Jacksonville offering classical, Biblically-integrated curriculum; comparable to PCA in faith-based private education model and Northeast Florida market, with a larger and more established footprint.
• Christ Church Academy: Episcopal day school with Christian curriculum and competitive athletics in the Jacksonville area; directly comparable as a faith-based K-12 private school serving similar covenant-family segments.
• Foundation Academy: Central Florida Christian K-12 school offering college-prep education with Biblical integration; comparable to PCA in mission, target family segment, and curricular approach.

Others

• Christian Schools of Florida (CSF) network: Accrediting association representing Florida Christian schools; PCA is an accredited member, and the network sets standards and convenes peer schools across the state, serving as an ecosystem peer rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Riverside Presbyterian Day School: Faith-affiliated private elementary school in Jacksonville serving K-6 with strong academics; comparable in serving Christian families in Northeast Florida but limited to lower grades without middle school athletics focus.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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