Portsmouth Christian Academy

Name

Portsmouth Christian Academy

Legal name

Portsmouth Christian Academy

Website

https://pcaschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• Preschool-12 school
• K-12 faith-based education
• Classical Christian education
• College preparatory school

Headquarters

HQ city

Dover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition fees for Preschool through Grade 12 education. Tuition rates vary by grade level and include need-based Variable Tuition program for qualifying families.
2. Before and Aftercare: Beforecare (7:15-7:45am) and Aftercare (3:20-5:30pm) services billed at $8.50/hour per student in 15-minute increments.
3. Kaleidoscope Enrichment Programs: Afterschool workshops including private music lessons ($18.50-$74/lesson), academic tutoring ($23.75-$47.50/session), and various activity programs.
4. Homeschool Connection: Part-time enrollment for homeschool students in grades 9-12. Full-year courses cost $1,750, half-year courses cost $875.
5. Summer Eagle Camp: Summer programming for current families and community, including day camps and specialized summer programs.
6. International Student Tuition: International student tuition with agency representation. Grades 6-8: $24,714; Grades 9-12: $32,824 (2024-2025). Includes insurance, registration, and on-campus lunch.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Portsmouth Christian Academy provides a non-denominational Christian Preschool through Grade 12 education on a 50-acre campus in Dover, NH, enrolling approximately 650 students across four divisions. Core offerings include rigorous college-preparatory academics (20+ honors and AP courses, dual enrollment), a Classical Trivium educational philosophy, athletics (21 teams), fine arts (6 music ensembles, theatre, visual arts), and a whole-student formation approach integrating faith across all disciplines. Auxiliary paid services include Variable Tuition assistance, before/aftercare, Kaleidoscope enrichment, Homeschool Connection part-time enrollment, Mosaic learning support, and Summer Eagle Camp.

Product overview

Portsmouth Christian Academy is a non-denominational Christian school offering a comprehensive Preschool through Grade 12 educational program on a 50-acre riverfront campus in Dover, NH. The school operates a four-division structure: Preschool (PCAP), Lower School (K-5, subdivided into Primary K-2 and Elementary 3-5), Middle School (6-8), and Upper School (9-12). Beyond core academics, PCA provides specialized programs including an International Student Program (SEVIS-approved), the Mosaic resource and enrichment program, Homeschool Connection for part-time enrollment, and before/aftercare services. The institution's enrichment offerings include the Kaleidoscope afterschool program, Summer Eagle Camp, Fine Arts (theatre, visual arts, music), and Athletics (21 sports teams in NHIAA Division III/IV). Financial accessibility is supported through Variable Tuition (need-based assistance) and partnerships with Education Freedom Accounts and Children's Scholarship Funds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PCAP: Portsmouth Christian Academy Preschool program
• Variable Tuition
• COME Program
• Kaleidoscope
• Summer Eagle Camp
• Mosaic
• Homeschool Connection

Products and services

• Preschool (PCAP) Preschool program for children ages 3-4 offering half-day and full-day options with a focus on building confidence, curiosity, and capability through play-based learning and Christian character formation.
• Kindergarten Full-day kindergarten program (5 years old enrollment) combining academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development with differentiated instruction and 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
• Lower School (K-5) Lower School program for grades K-5, divided into Primary (K-2) and Elementary (3-5), emphasizing phonics-based reading, hands-on math, STEM-based science, and blended learning with whole-brain teaching methods.
• Middle School (6-8) Middle School program for grades 6-8 focusing on critical thinking, formal writing, executive functioning, problem-solving, and preparation for high school through thematic units integrating faith and learning.
• Upper School (9-12) College-preparatory program for grades 9-12 offering 20+ honors and AP courses, dual enrollment through Liberty University and Colorado Christian University, and comprehensive college planning and career guidance.
• International Program (COME) SEVIS-approved international student program supporting English Language Learners (ELL) from grade 4 through Upper School, featuring COME (Cultural Opportunity to Master English) program and sheltered instruction until students reach proficiency.
• Mosaic Resource and Enrichment Program Multi-faceted resource and enrichment program supporting students with learning gaps, those needing remediation, students with documented learning difficulties (ISP), and gifted students requiring enrichment beyond classroom differentiation.
• Homeschool Connection Part-time enrollment program allowing homeschool students in grades 9-12 to take up to 3 courses per semester (including 2 core classes) at the Upper School campus for $1,750 per full-year course.
• Kaleidoscope Enrichment Program Afterschool enrichment program (PreK through 8th grade) offering workshops in STEAM activities, outdoor adventure, sports, arts, private music lessons, and academic tutoring on a quarterly basis.
• Summer Eagle Camp Summer day camp program (June 15 - August 7, 2026) with eight weeks of themed activities, field trips, crafts, games, and spiritual development for Eaglets (ages 3 through incoming Kindergarten) and Eagles (incoming 1st through 7th grade).
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts program including Theatre (fall and spring productions, Black Box shows), Visual Arts (drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture), and Music (band, chorus, orchestra, jazz band, private lessons, chapel worship team).
• Athletics Program Athletic program competing in NHIAA Division III and IV with 21 sports teams including soccer, cross country, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, track & field, and tennis, serving Middle and Upper School students.
• Before and Aftercare Extended childcare services running from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with beforecare in the main gymnasium and aftercare ($8.50/hour) in age-specific locations for full-day and early dismissal schedules.
• Variable Tuition (Need-Based Financial Assistance) Need-based tuition assistance program adjusting tuition rates based on family financial situations, processing applications through FAST, with over 40% of PCA students receiving Variable Tuition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average GPA of 3.8 across student body
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Student AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAll international students are required to have agency representation. Agencies provide legal guardianship, manage homestay arrangements and tuition payments, fulfill enrollment requirements, and support students academically and behaviorally. Agents act as liaison between families, host parents, and school.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grace Christian Academy: Independent Christian K-12 school operating in a New England-adjacent market with comparable mission, college-preparatory academics, and tuition-based enrollment model.
• Covenant Christian Academy: Independent Christian school serving K-12 in the greater New England region with comparable faith-based college-preparatory program, athletics, and tuition-based revenue model.
• Calvary Christian Academy: Faith-based K-12 college preparatory school with comparable academics, athletics, and enrollment-driven revenue model in the Northeast Christian school market.
• Berwick Academy: Independent PreK-12 college preparatory school in South Berwick, ME (close to PCA's Dover, NH location), competing for the same Seacoast families with similar tuition structure and academic programming.
• The Master's School: Christian PreK-12 school in the Northeast offering a classical, Christ-centered education with similar program structure and tuition-funded revenue model to PCA.
• Lexington Christian Academy: Independent Christian K-12 school in Lexington, MA, serving a similar New England faith-based family demographic with comparable college-prep academics, athletics, and tuition model. Directly comparable in mission and scale.

Regional players

• Brewster Academy: Independent college-preparatory school in Wolfeboro, NH, competing for New Hampshire families seeking private college-prep education with comparable tuition pricing.
• Tilton School: Independent college-prep school in Tilton, NH, competing for the same New Hampshire boarding and day families with similar tuition levels and AP/college-prep offerings.
• Gordon College: Christian liberal arts college in Wenham, MA; relevant peer given PCA's dual enrollment partnership and overlapping evangelical Christian constituency in New England.

Others

• Veracross: Student information system provider used by PCA for admissions and parent portal; comparable as an enabling technology vendor in the independent school market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/portsmouth-christian-academy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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