ADMISSIONS OVERVIEW

Welcome to Parkway Christian Academy. Find your home as a Panther.

  • Nationally Accredited

    Fully Accredited Through The National Council Of Private School Accreditation.

  • Academic Excellence

    Fully Accredited Through COGNIA, SACS CASI, NCA CASI, & NWAC.

  • State Accredited

    Fully Accredited Through Florida Association of Christian Colleges & Schools.

  • Security

    Full-Time School Resource Officer On Campus During All School Hours.

  • Location

    Located In The Beautiful South Lakeland, Highlands.

ADMISSIONS TEAM

The Admissions Team is dedicated to making your experience personal and individualized. Meet our Admissions Team and let them guide you through the process.

At Parkway Christian Academy, every child matters. Our teachers, administrators, and staff are deeply invested in each student’s growth and success. With strong academics and a nurturing environment, we prepare students for the future—academically, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially. Lifelong friendships are formed in a Christ-centered community where a Biblical worldview is woven into everything we do.

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Discover all that Parkway Christian Academy has to offer—schedule your campus tour today! Come see how we glorify God, disciple students, and pursue excellence. Tour our facilities, meet our passionate faculty, and let our admissions team walk with you every step of the way.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

  • As our online application process is comprehensive, please take the time to fill out your application as
    completely as possible. Most delays in processing result of incomplete applications. A campus tour is
    encouraged prior to application. Below is a checklist of items required to complete your student’s application:

    • Transcript/Report Card (grades 1-12, including homeschooled applicants)

    • Teacher Recommendation Form  (grades 1-12, including homeschooled applicants

    • Pastoral Reference Form (all grades, including homeschooled applicants

    • IEP or other special testing results (if applicable)

  • When a student’s application is complete (application submitted, and all documentation referenced above is received) the Admissions Department will schedule an on-campus entrance testing appointment for K5-9th grade. 10th-12th graders will test as deemed necessary by administration. The testing fee is $100. We will not offer a testing slot for grades that are full.

  • The admissions committee will carefully review all submitted documents to assess qualifications. After review, the committee will schedule a family interview with both the student(s) and their parent/guardian for those who meet the criteria. This interview will provide an opportunity to discuss the next steps in the admissions process.

  • The final decision for admission is determined by the Admissions Committee. Evaluation will be on the basis of the following:

    • Transcripts/Report Cards

    • Behavior References

    • Demonstrated grade-level proficiency

    • Submission of any 504 plans and/or IEPs for consideration

    • The student’s sincere desire to attend PCA

    • The understanding of PCA’s Christ-centered education and willingness to adhere to PCA policies

  • When an enrollment offer is extended for a student, an online enrollment packet and instructions for completion will be emailed to the primary contact on file. The enrollment fee starts at $150 and will move up to $250 in May of the upcoming school year. All enrollment spots are first come, first serve. The enrollment
    packet is the final step in enrollment to Parkway Christian Academy, and must be completed and paid to secure your student’s spot.

To apply, create an account, log in, and begin your online application—you can return anytime to finish it.

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TUITION & FEES

  • All student billing accounts must be paid in full before Parkway Christian Academy will release academic records/transcripts to another school.  Academic records/transcripts may also be withheld for not returning library or school equipment.  Transcripts and diplomas will be withheld if a senior’s account has not been paid in full by the last day of the academic year.

  • A non-refundable enrollment fee is required for each child upon reenrollment. Current families receive a $75 discount for early enrollment. The fee increases to $150 in February and rises to $250 after May for enrollment in the upcoming fall semester.

  • Click below to view our 2025-2026 school year tuition and fees.

    2025-2026 Tuition Rates

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

  • Step Up: Students FTC Scholarship and Family Empowerment Educational Options Scholarship.

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  • Step Up: Family Empowerment-Unique Abilities Scholarship.

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  • AAA Scholarship: Offering income-based tuition assistance to help make private education more affordable.

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  • VPK: Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program.

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  • Parkway Grant: Applications are processed through FACTS Grant & Aid.

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Non-discriminatory Policy

Parkway Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

ESE Disclaimer

Parentally placed private school student with a disability does not have an individual right to receive some or all of the special education and related services that the student would receive if enrolled in a public school under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as amended.