Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

Both of my children have been in the Catalina Foothills Church School system for the past ten years. Pusch Ridge is not the same school it was back in 2008. The teachers are much better, the curriculum is much more rigorous and the recent SAT scores, which are better than Ironwood, CDO and Salpointe's, prove that Pusch Ridge has arrived as a serious academic, Christian school. Recent grads were accepted at top tier universities, like UCLA, Pepperdine and Wm Mary. The athletic teams have moved up to new divisions and are competing well with larger schools. But most importantly, my kids have been surrounded with like minded Christian teachers and families who truly care about their development. The school is small, but my kids are well prepared for college, are outstanding citizens in the community, and are strong in their faith. If you want your kids to have an outstanding Christian education in a family friendly, safe environment..this is your school!
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended PRCA for 6 years and we were delighted every year. He is an average student and at any other school he would have been lost in the crowd, but at Pusch he learned leadership, sportsmanship, and how to live his faith. It was a great experience.
--Submitted by a parent

These children are so polite and courteous and so very grateful for the small donation of bulletin boards I gave them not too long ago. These children are being taught how to be responsible citizens. They are obviously products of the hard work of the teachers and staff. I want them to know that they are doing a great job!
--Submitted by a parent

I found the teachers and other staff members to be sincere and loving, but ignorant of the real problems that are building in the school. The pressures of this school led me farther from God, and I am now left with major uncertanties in my faith. The students are amazing (one of the few things I will miss) if you can find a place among them, however since everyone has gone to school together their whole lives, it can be hard for new students to make new friends if they aren't a naturally out-going person. I would take precaution in chossing this school, and would recomend to save the money and seek a school where education and God have been better intertwined.

I attended this school and graduated with not prep for college howver that is not my point. this school is all zelots who judge every thing about its students including their lives outside of school. I was a good christian before attending this school its pressures and unchallenging studies drove me to seek out a rewarding career as a video game designer and athiest
--Submitted by a student

PRCA is a wonderful school. My daughter was struggling in the public school but when she started at PRCA; she was accepted and challenged. She felt that the teachers were treating her as an individual instead of a number. The staff is always available for the students and willing to go the extra mile.
--Submitted by a parent

PRCA is definitly above average, and when i evntered i was amazed at the comptenence and sincerity of the teachers.But as the years[3 of them] progressed, it seemd the school's care for its' students went down.after my third year there, my parents and i, along with about 30 other students, decided our money and time be better spent elsewhere.the staff declined over the years, as did the school unity.the sports were amazing for high school, and average for middle school.i can personally say i do miss it....for my friends and some teachers as themselves,not while theyre teaching.i give them major credit for theirnew buildings though. i have now moved on to public school, which i enjoy immensly more[pop.2000].i has a better curriculum and many, many, many more classes to offer,as well as sports.PRCA=soso staff and small colleges.my public school=more oppurtunities and big colleges, as well as more friends :D

As a mom, I feel like my children are receiving an amazing eduation. They are challenged in honors and AP classes, coached for character and athletics on their sports teams, and surrounded by friends from the finest families in Tucson. My oldest has been well prepared for college and my youngest loves school. The teachers really know the kids and the administration is available to listen to concerns.
--Submitted by a parent

PRCA has exceeded my expectations. My son was able to take honors and AP classes throughout high school and read challenging, classical literature in his English classes. The school administered the PSAT to him during his 9th, 10th and 11th grade years which prepared him to do well on his SAT. PRCA's use of technology allowed me to check his grades anytime at home. His experience in athletics developed him both physically and in character. He was well prepared for college.
--Submitted by a parent

It isn't easy to compete with what the world is exposing us and our children to every day through the media, peer pressure, tv, music, entertainment. I appreciate how Pusch Ridge is challenging the social norms and expecting our kids to step up not only academically with the honors and AP courses but morally through character development.
--Submitted by a parent