PBA accepts all students upon successful completion of the enrollment procedures without regard to race, color, or ethnicity (see the "Statement of Non-Discrimination Policy"). However, the final decision for admission rests on there being evidence that the parent(s) and student(s) share in the goals of the school.

Because a high standard of conduct is expected of each student, a careful analysis of each application is made. Each prospective student’s records are examined with the understanding that the administration reserves the right not to accept a student or to recommend a lower grade placement for the student.

Although PBA's academic emphasis is not exclusively college preparatory, students are accepted on the assumption that they can perform at least average work. Any student accepted under special academic consideration must maintain an acceptable performance level as determined by the school administration in order to remain enrolled, and parents will be expected to give additional help at home. Unfortunately, PBA is unable to meet the needs of severe learning disabled, mentally or emotionally handicapped children.