Providence Classical Christian Academy

What Providence Classical Christian Academy does

Providence Classical Christian Academy is an independent, non-profit K-12 college-preparatory school founded in 2004 in Rogers, Arkansas, serving over 600 students across Northwest Arkansas. It operates three academic divisions built on the classical Trivium: Grammar School (K-5), Logic School (6-8), and Rhetoric School (9-12), with the Logic and Rhetoric stages taught at the Upper School campus. The school's defining technology is the licensed University-Model® (UMS) educational framework from University-Model Schools International, which combines two-to-three days of on-campus professional instruction per week with parent-led satellite learning days at home. Curriculum is delivered through classical pedagogy — songs, stories, and hands-on exploration at the elementary stage; critical thinking and logical reasoning in middle school; rhetoric, debate, and leadership in high school — supplemented by AP/dual-credit options, fine arts, athletics (Providence Patriots), clubs, and a SEVIS-approved International Student Program. The school holds triple accreditation from Cognia, Christian Schools International, and UMSI.

Revenue comes from tiered annual tuition ($7,356 for K-6; $9,994 for 7-12 in 2026-27), supplemental fees (Student Building, Activity, Enrollment, Application), an all-inclusive international student program ($25,500/year covering tuition, homestay, books, uniforms, and insurance), Arkansas LEARNS Act Education Freedom Account funding (~$6,856/student in 2024-25, expanding under Phase 3 in 2025-26), and a multi-channel development operation (Patriot Fund, Cornerstone Society monthly giving, the $24M Coming Home capital campaign, planned giving, and events such as the annual Fun Run). Go-to-market is admissions-led, relying on required in-person Patriot Preview information sessions, campus tours, structured family interviews, and parent-to-parent referral within the NWA Christian community. Currently operating from two leased campuses (Immanuel Baptist Church for K-6; First Nazarene Church for 7-12), the school broke ground on a $24 million permanent unified campus in Lowell, Arkansas, on October 3, 2025, anchored by a $20 million bond financing facility and a $1 million lead gift.

Name

Providence Classical Christian Academy

Legal name

Providence Classical Christian Academy

Website

https://providence-academy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Providence Classical Christian Academy is an independent non-profit K-12 classical college-preparatory school in Rogers, Arkansas, serving over 600 students via the University-Model® blended-learning framework that combines on-campus instruction with parent co-teaching on satellite days.

Ownership category

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Product category

Private K-12 Classical Christian 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

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Classical Christian school
• College preparatory academy
• University-Model schooling
• Independent Christian school

Headquarters

HQ city

Lowell

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 (K-6th Grade): Annual tuition for Kindergarten through 6th grade is $7,356 per student for the 2026-27 school year. Additional fees include enrollment fees ($272 returning, $379 new), Student Building Fee ($1,200), Student Activity Fee ($309), and Application Fee ($272-$379). Multiple payment plans including monthly installments are available through FACTS.
2. Tuition (7th-12th Grade): Annual tuition for grades 7-12 is $9,994 per student for the 2026-27 school year. Additional fees include Student Building Fee ($1,200), Student Activity Fee ($309), Application Fee, and Senior Fee of $80 for 12th graders.
3. International Student Program: All-inclusive annual fee of $25,500 for international students, covering tuition, homestay, books, uniforms, health insurance, limited extracurricular activities, and school memorabilia. International students come from South Korea, China, Japan, Lithuania, Nigeria, and other countries.
4. Donations and Fundraising: The school operates multiple giving programs including the Patriot Fund (annual fund), Cornerstone Society (monthly giving), capital campaign (Coming Home Campaign), planned giving, and one-time gifts. Donations support campus development, scholarships, and academic programs.
5. Arkansas LEARNS Education Freedom Account (EFA): State-funded tuition support via the Arkansas LEARNS Act EFA program, available to eligible Arkansas families (approximately $6,856 per student in 2024-25). Phase 3 opens to all Arkansas families in 2025-26, providing an alternative funding pathway for private school tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Providence Classical Christian Academy is an independent, Christ-centered K-12 college-preparatory school delivering a classical Trivium curriculum (Grammar K-5, Logic 6-8, Rhetoric 9-12) under the University-Model® blended-learning framework, where students attend campus 2-3 days per week for professional instruction and continue learning at home on satellite days under parent co-teaching. The school supplements academics with fine arts, the Providence Patriots athletics program, clubs, community service, and a SEVIS-approved International Student Program, and serves over 600 students across two campuses in Northwest Arkansas with annual tuition of $7,356 (K-6) and $9,994 (7-12).

Product overview

Providence Classical Christian Academy offers a K-12 classical Christian education using the University-Model approach, where students attend campus 2-3 days weekly with parents serving as co-teachers on satellite days. The school operates three divisions: Grammar School (K-5), Logic School (6-8), and Rhetoric School (9-12), providing a college-preparatory curriculum rooted in the Trivium (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric). Beyond academics, the institution provides a comprehensive suite of programs including fine arts (visual arts, theatre, music, band), competitive athletics (Providence Patriots), diverse clubs and activities, community service initiatives, and a SEVIS-approved international student program. The school serves over 600 students across two campuses in Northwest Arkansas and is accredited by Cognia and Christian Schools International.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grammar School (K-5) Elementary classical education program (Kindergarten through 5th grade) using the Trivium Grammar stage — foundational knowledge delivered through songs, stories, hands-on exploration, phonics, math (one grade level ahead), Bible, literature, and foreign language introduction. Designed for families seeking a joyful, rigorous, Christ-centered elementary education.
• Logic School (6-8)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of faculty hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 50% have advanced degrees
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arkansas Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Providence Academy is an approved LEARNS school and EFA (Education Freedom Account) provider under the Arkansas LEARNS Act. The Arkansas Department of Education opened EFA registration allowing eligible families to use state funding ($6,856 per student in 2024-25) for tuition at approved private schools. Phase 3 in 2025-26 opens eligibility to all Arkansas families.
• University-Model Schools International (UMSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMSI certifies Providence Academy's University-Model® educational approach, which combines on-campus professional instruction with parent co-teaching on satellite days at home. This is the foundational model of the school, inspired by Grace Preparatory Academy in Arlington, Texas, and now used by over 90 schools nationally. UMSI certification affirms the school's dedication to the blended learning framework.
• Cognia (formerly AdvancED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCognia provides global accreditation for primary and secondary schools, ensuring Providence Academy maintains the highest standards in curriculum, faculty training, and student achievement. The accreditation through the North Central Association Commission on School Improvement (NCA CASI) is recognized nationally and internationally.
• Christian Schools International (CSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSI provides faith-based accreditation and professional development supporting the school's Christian education mission. This accreditation ensures the school's curriculum and practices align with Christian educational standards.
• Immanuel Baptist Church (Rogers, AR)minorOthersThe Grammar School Campus (K-6th) is located at Immanuel Baptist Church, 2555 S. 26th Street, Rogers, AR 72758. The church serves as the physical facility for the elementary campus.
• First Nazarene Church (Rogers, AR)minorOthersThe Upper School Campus (7th-12th) is located at First Nazarene Church, 4911 W. Pleasant Grove, Rogers, AR 72758. The church serves as the physical facility for the upper school campus.
• FACTS (Tuition Management and Financial Aid)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvidence Academy uses FACTS for tuition management (payment plans including monthly installments), financial aid application processing, and the Family Portal for enrollment and student records management. Families apply for financial aid through FACTS with a $45 application fee per family.
• RenWeb (Now FACTS Family Portal)coreTechnology or IntegrationRenWeb (now integrated into FACTS) provides the school's Student Information System (SIS) powering the Family Portal for student records, grades, attendance, and the online application process. The admissions application is submitted through the RenWeb platform.
• Local Food Banks and Community SheltersminorOthersProvidence Academy partners with local food banks and community shelters for its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Students organize and participate in campus-wide food collection, and volunteers assist with distribution to families facing food insecurity.
• Children's Homes and Local Outreach OrganizationsminorOthersProvidence Academy partners with local children's shelters, foster care programs, and outreach organizations for the annual Holiday Gift Drive. Students donate toys, books, winter clothing, and handmade cards, and volunteers visit shelters to read stories and spread holiday cheer.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Highlands Latin School: A classical Christian K-12 school in Louisville, KY implementing a similar Trivium-based pedagogy with rigorous Latin-focused curriculum and Christ-centered instruction. Directly comparable in educational philosophy and target audience.
• Grace Preparatory Academy: The original University-Model school in Arlington, TX that inspired Providence's founding in 2001. Operates the same blended 2-3 day campus + parent co-teach model with a classical Christian curriculum, and is the certifying body (UMSI) referenced in Providence's documentation.
• Trinity Classical Academy: A classical Christian K-12 school operating with similar Trivium-based curriculum (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric) and parental partnership approach. Comparable in pedagogy, classical curriculum structure, and Christ-centered instruction.
• Wheaton Academy: A Christian college-preparatory school in suburban Chicago serving families seeking rigorous academics integrated with biblical worldview formation. Comparable in mission, college-preparatory focus, and Christ-centered K-12 delivery.
• Geneva School of Boerne: A classical Christian K-12 school in Texas operating under the same Trivium-based model (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric) with college-preparatory academics. Comparable in mission, pedagogy, and Christ-centered worldview integration.
• Veritas Academy: A classical Christian K-12 school offering a similar Trivium-based, college-preparatory education with rigorous academics and Christ-centered formation. Comparable in scale, curriculum philosophy, and target family demographic.
• Covenant Classical School: A Charlotte-area classical Christian school offering K-12 instruction rooted in the Trivium with Christ-centered worldview integration. Comparable in classical methodology, college-preparatory outcomes, and family engagement model.
• Fayetteville Christian School: A Northwest Arkansas private Christian K-12 school directly competing for the same families in Fayetteville and surrounding NWA communities. Several Providence staff previously worked here, confirming direct head-to-head competition in the same local market.

Others

• Classical Conversations: A nationwide homeschool community using the classical Trivium-based curriculum with parent-led instruction. Adjacent rather than competing: serves families who want classical education at home rather than through a school like Providence, but shares the classical Christian pedagogy DNA and occasionally cross-feeds enrollment.

Broad incumbents

• Prestonwood Christian Academy: A large, well-established private Christian K-12 school in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with college-preparatory academics, athletics, and fine arts. Broader and more resource-rich than Providence but overlapping in mission and target family profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/providence-classical-christian-academy-39

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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