Poetry Community Christian School is a Pre-K-12 school in Terrell, TX, providing learning differences services and dual college credits.
Poetry Community Christian School (PCCS) is a Christ-centered, co-ed school serving Pre-K through 12th grade in the Terrell, TX area. The school is dedicated to providing an affordable, high-quality educational experience that includes specialized learning differences services, developmental support, and individualized education programs (IEPs) to meet the unique needs of each student.
The academic environment is supported by faculty members, 50% of whom hold advanced degrees, offering a robust curriculum that includes dual college credits in subjects like English, History, and Mathematics. Beyond academics, PCCS offers over 50 enrichment electives and a wide range of athletic and extracurricular programs—including martial arts, archery, and various sports—designed to foster well-rounded growth in a supportive, small-school setting with an average class size of 18.
PCCS operates through a unique Partnership Program, where parent involvement helps maintain highly affordable tuition rates. The school is accredited by several recognized organizations, including Cognia and ACSI. Families interested in exploring a different educational path for their child are encouraged to schedule a tour or a Guest Student Day to experience the community firsthand.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students278
Class Size18:1 ratio
Tuition$7,000
Fin. Aid5% receive aid
Est.2002
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Cognia, Texas Association of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS), AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement
School Information
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Affordable tuition - Tuition Rates remain stable year to year. See \"Tuition Worksheet\" on school website |
| Total Students | 278 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50 |
| Average Class Size | 18 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Dr. Anne P. Horan |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 90 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 5 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 29 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
DUAL CREDIT/HONORS 1301 ENGLISHDUAL CREDIT/HONORS 1302 ENGLISHDUAL CREDIT/HONORS AMERICAN HISTORY IDUAL CREDIT/HONORS AMERICAN HISTORY IIDUAL CREDIT/HONORS AMERICAN LITDUAL CREDIT/HONORS BRITISH LITDUAL CREDIT/HONORS BRITISH LIT IIDUAL CREDIT/HONORS CALCULUSDUAL CREDIT/HONORS COLLEGE ALGEBRADUAL CREDIT/HONORS GEN PSYCHOLOGYDUAL CREDIT/HONORS HUMAN DEVELOPMENTDUAL CREDIT/HONORS PRECALCULUSDUAL CREDIT/HONORS SOCIOLOGYDUAL CREDIT/HONORS STATISTICSHONORS ENG Selected TopicsHONORS GOVT Constitution 101HONORS GOVT Constitution 201HONORS: Latin & Greek RootsHONORS: Logic & ReasoningShow More (3)Hide
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Archery · Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Martial Arts · Softball · Swimming · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Chess · Christian Soldiers Karate · Competitive Art · Competitive Speech Team · Mission Team · Music & Academics Team · National Honor Society · PCCS Co-Ed Scouting · Student Council · Arts and Music Programs: · Elementary Praise Team · Elementary Theatre Troope · HS/MS Theatre Troope · Middle School Praise Team · Musical Theatre Productions |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) · Cognia · Texas Association of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS) · AdvancED · Southern Association of Colleges and Schools · Council on Accreditation and School Improvement |
| Religious Affiliations | Christian |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1220 |
| Average ACT Score | 25 |
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