About Us
Our Mission
The mission of Chestnut Ridge Christian Academy is to assist parents in their responsibility for the training of their children by providing a Christ-centered education program which seeks to prepare its students spiritually, academically, and socially to fulfill God’s plan for their lives.
What Makes CRCA Great
- Teachers are focused on educational excellence
- Christian based curriculum that is researched based and in line with state standards
- Small class sizes with more personalized instruction
- A loving and fun environment
- Unique enrichment opportunities
- Chrome books for all students
- Classrooms equiped with latest technology
Our History
The foundation for Chestnut Ridge Christian Academy was laid by Calvary Baptist Church when in 1982 it began Calvary Christian School because many of its families were concerned about the spiritual and academic growth of their children.
CRCA was reorganized in 1991 after Calvary Baptist Church felt it could no longer support the school as a ministry. Again, concerned parents formed the nucleus of Chestnut Ridge Christian Academy, named for the mountains which can be seen to the east of the school. In the fall of 1991, the school opened its doors with 47 students in grades K-6.
In 1993, as a direct answer to prayer, the Uniontown Hospital accepted the school board’s offer to buy the building it had been renting for several years. Thus the old Boyle school became the permanent home of Chestnut Ridge Christian Academy. Also in that year, CRCA joined the Association of Christian Schools International.
In 1995, CRCA expanded to include a seventh grade and the following year added the eighth grade. A four-year-old kindergarten and ninth grade were added in 2004. Tenth grade was added for the 2005-06 school year, eleventh grade was added for the 2006-07 school year, and twelfth grade was added for the 2007-08 school year.
God’s hand of blessing has been evident in the growth and stability of the school. We continue to seek God’s direction as we welcome families who desire to be a part of the exciting ministry of Christian education.
Academic Success at CRCA
At Chestnut Ridge Christian Academy, we are committed to helping students grow in knowledge, confidence, and character. Our academic program is designed to build strong foundations in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking while supporting each child’s individual progress in a Christ-centered environment.
Literacy Growth
We place a strong emphasis on literacy development in the early grades and continue that focus throughout a student’s academic journey. Through reading instruction, classroom support, and regular progress monitoring, CRCA works to help students strengthen comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and written communication skills.
Student Achievement
CRCA values measurable academic progress and works to ensure students are reaching meaningful milestones across core subject areas. From daily classroom performance to broader academic benchmarks, we aim to provide families with confidence that students are receiving a quality education that prepares them for future success.
Individualized Support
Because every child learns differently, our teachers work closely with students to encourage growth at every level. Smaller learning environments and personal attention help us identify needs early, celebrate progress, and support each student in reaching his or her potential.
Preparing Students for the Future
Academic success at CRCA is about more than test scores alone. We want students to develop the skills, discipline, and confidence needed to succeed in the classroom, in future educational settings, and in everyday life.
