Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
9500 N Oracle Rd,  Oro Valley, AZ
4.2
3.9
885 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kathy Elliott, Communications
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$14,828
Religious Affiliation
Evangelical

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
63
Part Time Teachers
29
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
27
English
26
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
79%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
White
75.5%
Hispanic
14.2%
Two or more races
6.6%
Black
1.9%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best Christian Schools in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Arizona 157 Students
Northern Arizona University 118 Students
Grand Canyon University 110 Students
Arizona State University 60 Students
Baylor University 33 Students
California Baptist University 24 Students
Biola University 23 Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott 22 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 21 Students
Colorado Christian University 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 44 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Biology 16 Students
Marketing 16 Students
Physical Therapy 14 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 13 Students
Mechanical Engineering 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 142 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/13/2025
Pusch Ridge is a fantastic school for college-readiness; I've heard from multiple alumni that they were lightyears ahead of their peers when they got to college. The academics are great, but they have very little support for their arts programs. Choir and band do alright, but the drama program is underfunded and underappreciated.
5.0 Alum
3/3/2025
I learned so much - the faculty and staff are so kind, and they truly care about what they are teaching as well as every student's well-being!
4.0 Alum
12/28/2024
I have been a student at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy from first grade all the way to senior year, and It has been amazing. I loved the teachers, and how they genuinely care about their students, and the administration, how friendly and kind they are. I did not enjoy being fairly sheltered from the world, transitioning to college was a bit of a change for me. However, I enjoyed the communal chapels at Pusch, and the various art and music classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 21 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/29/2025
This review is my personal opinion based on my experiences at PRCA. There were some good classes and nice teachers but their good work was overshadowed by poor leadership and unprofessional behavior. The double-standards held by the administration were appalling. Most blatant was how the dress code...
5.0 parent
10/16/2019
PRCA is an incredible community for our three children to grow up in. I'm grateful for the parents we are raising our kids alongside and the incredible teachers who are pouring into our kids. Each child is so unique, and two of ours have learning difficulties, and we have been so blessed by the teac...
5.0 other
7/17/2019
I am a grandparent of a graduate. We have been blessed beyond measure by what we see in our grandchild and the influence this school had on her life,
2.0 student
3/1/2019
Not good. I transferred from a public charter to Pusch in 8th grade, and, at first it was ok, but as the year wore on, I became very unimpressed. Unless you are a naturally outgoing person, it is very hard to make friends. The staff are hypocrites. All of the middle school teachers are either first...

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Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is a private Evangelical school for students in grades 6-12 located at 9500 N Oracle Rd in Oro Valley, in the Oro Valley neighborhood. Annual tuition is $14,828. The school has a total enrollment of 885 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $569,776. Discover additional schools in the area, like Immaculate Heart High School, Canyon Del Oro High School, Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School, and more. Learn more about what Oro Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pusch Ridge Christian Academy.

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