Payson Christian School

Payson Christian School (PCS), founded in 1986 and celebrating 40 years in 2026, is a dual-accredited (ACSI and Cognia) Christ-centered private school in Payson, AZ, serving preschool through 7th grade with ~176 students on a 21-acre campus. Its mission is to nurture the whole child—mind, body, and spirit—through academic excellence, biblical integration, and a safe, respectful environment featuring 33 CCTVs, locked doors, and lockdown protocols. Led by Dr. Walp (PhD, DMin), all teachers hold at least bachelor's degrees (over half master's+), emphasizing ongoing professional development. Unique features include S. T. R. E. A. M.