PCS is
Future-Focused &
Christ-Centered
Experience a Private Christian School
Payson Christian School is excited to welcome you and your family to our private school in Payson, AZ. We are a faith-based S.T.R.E.A.M school focused on providing students a personalized learning experience that will be valuable to them for the rest of their life. From changing the oil to implementing new IoT technology, our students are well adapted and prepared for whatever their future holds.
If you are interested in Payson Christian School, we invite you to schedule a private tour of the facility. Meet the staff and experience the atmosphere in a Christ-centered private school.
The Enrollment Process
1. Inquire Online
The process begins when you schedule a tour with our relations manager. We encourage everyone to take a tour to meet the staff and have the opportunity to ask any questions while visiting the school. Before the tour, you will receive an enrollment checklist and other application materials.
After your tour, a link to apply will be emailed to you. A non-refundable fee of $75 must be submitted with the application. Total, including the initial $75 is $285 for first student, $110 for a second student, $0.00 for third and up
Email our Registrar now to schedule your family’s tour at Bneumann@pcspayson.org.
2. Administrative Review
After the tour and all of the necessary forms are complete, we will schedule the student(s) for educational assessments in order to determine the best place for them in our school.
Once the educational assessments and paperwork are complete, the school administrator will review all of the information. If we believe that the student will thrive from Payson Christian School’s style of education, you will receive an acceptance letter via email.
3. Countdown to the First Day!
Once you have received the acceptance letter, the countdown to the first day can begin! Make sure to order the uniform ahead of time and check out the school supply checklist.
Scholarship Opportunities
As a private, Christian school, we do not receive funding from any government sources. Students have the opportunity to apply for scholarships through many Student Tuition Organizations (STO). Scholarships are available for all students despite financial circumstances; however, by law, financial circumstances are considered by each STO. Submitting applications for scholarships does not guarantee awards. Each one is unique in its requirements so you may have the chance to apply for multiple scholarships. Visit the sites below to see if your child can apply for an STO scholarship. Keep in mind, that to be considered for an award, an application needs to be on file each school year.
At Payson Christian School, we are committed to supporting each student’s unique learning journey. While we value the goals of 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), our resources may limit our ability to meet all specific requirements. We encourage a meeting to discuss how we can best support your child within our capabilities, aiming for a collaborative approach to their education.
ACSTO
The Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization (ACSTO) is the primary STO that PCS partners with.
School Choice Arizona
School Choice Arizona (SCA) is a primary corporate, low-income scholarship that PCS partners with.
Additional Scholarship Organizations
There are many scholarship organizations available. Understandably, it can be overwhelming to learn about them all. For scholarship assistance, schedule a 1:1 scholarship consultation. We would be happy to help!
“We choose PCS because they cultivate Christian moral development, build foundational Biblical understanding, and provide a safe and nurturing environment for dependable scholastic growth. We found that government and charter schools sought to indoctrinate our daughter with socially stunted tripe meant to tell students what to think instead of how to think. Our daughter has developed study methods at PCS that make her proud. Our family loves PCS!”
– Mr. and Mrs. Garner
Affordable Faith-Based Private School
Every child deserves the chance to benefit from a high-quality education. This is why we have partnered with so many Arizona S.T.O. organizations to help reduce tuition costs for students and their families. Below are the 25-26 tuition rates. If you pay the full tuition before school begins, we give you a $425 discount. If your student(s) starts in February, the discount is $200. All classrooms and hallways have monitored HiDef cameras with audio & visual recordings on 33TB of memory.
Preschool: 2025-2026: Limited scholarships
Dual Accredited (Christian & Secular)
(++ Oversight by: DHS, First-Things-First, Security Cameras)
All staff are held to the highest standards.
- 4 Full-Days/Week Tuition: $791/Month (Equal to: $6.42/hr)
- 2 Full-Days/Week Tuition: $490/Month
- 4 Half-Days/Week Tuition: $664/Month
- 2 Half-Days/Week Tuition: $422/Month
Kindergarten - Fourth Grade: 2025-2026: AZ. S.t.o. Financial ASsistance
Dual Accredited (Christian & Secular)
Instructors have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree; most have a master’s or higher.
All staff are held to the highest standards.
- Kindergarten Tuition: $7905
- Elementary School (1st – 4th Grade) Tuition: $8250
Middle School: 2025-2026: AZ. S.t.o. Financial ASsistance
Dual Accredited (Christian & Secular)
Instructors have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree; most have a master’s or higher.
All staff are held to the highest standards.
- Middle School (5th – 8th Grade) Tuition: $9373
Laptops are mandatory for all middle school students (PCS has limited laptop resources, first-come-first-served.)
Payson Christian School
1000 E Frontier St
Payson, AZ 85541
Phone:
928-474-8050
Email:
info@pcspayson.org
Business Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Payson Christian School admits students and hires employees of any race, color, and 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, or nationality and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.