Grace Classical Academy

24600 La Plata Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677
Tel: (949)481-9250
Grades: K - 7 | 75 students
View this school's website in a new browser
Request Information / Application Request Info / Application
Add this school to your list of favorites Add to My Saved Schools
View housing listings in this area View housing listings in 92677
Add School Reviews Review school 
Grace Classical Academy is a K-7th grade school committed to giving students the tools for learning through a Christian worldview by means of a classical Christian model for education. We plan to add grades as we grow to eventually accommodate grades Kindergarten - 12th. Our mission is to cultivate wisdom and virtue among our students through the classical tradition in a distinctively Christ-centered way. This serves to prepare students for a God-glorifying life characterized by appreciating and applying truth, beauty and goodness.

School Overview:
Grace Classical Academy
School Membership(s) Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 7
Year Founded 2003
Student Body
Total Students 75 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 15% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 57%
Average Class Size 10 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Casual
(uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jun. 30 / Jul. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,150
Tuition Notes * 10% discount for siblings * Monthly payment options are available * Tuition Assistance is available for qualifying families
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $800
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Megan Nuno

School Notes:

    • Grace Classical Academy is South Orange County's first Classical, Christian School offering a classical education taught through a Christian worldview. Classical education is nothing new. In fact, it was an educational system that was developed over 2000 years ago. Modern applications of this time-tested model are gaining momentum in Classical, Christian schools all over our nation and Grace Classical Academy is proud to be numbered among them. Grace Classical Academy opened her doors in the Fall of 2003 with three board members, nine full-time students and three full-time teachers. The school rented space in Crossroads Community Church in Mission Viejo. This was a year in which teachers (both fulltime and part-time), volunteers, parents, and board members made great sacrifices in order to insure the future of the school. Since then, the Academy has grown considerably. We now have a permanent home in Laguna Niguel at Grace Church with land to expand, we have a solid team of faculty and staff, and our school community is made up of like-minded Christian parents who are committed to classical Christian education for their children - confident that GCA will reinforce the Christian worldview they present to their children and equip them with the tools for life-long learning. At Grace Classical Academy, you will find:
    • Experienced, caring, Christian faculty passionate about education
    • Low teacher to student ratio helps maximize student learning
    • Purposeful field trips bring to life classroom studies
    • Inspiring drama productions as well as choir, music and art history
    • Time-tested classical model of education including age-appropriate instruction in Latin, Biblical Greek, and Logic
    • Core subjects such as mathematics, science, writing, reading and history taught with Christ at the center
    • High - quality literature selections that model truth, beauty and goodness
    • Christ-centered discipline focused on shepherding students' minds and hearts
    • An extraordinary education in how to think rightly; so necessary and practical for students in our culture today It is our earnest desire to see God continue to build this work in order that we might serve like-minded families in training and educating children in the way of the Lord, through the 12th grade. Our teachers are Christians wholly devoted to Christ and model the Christian life for our students. Our teachers are expected to have mastery of the subject they teach, while possessing a high aptitude and love for teaching. A prerequisite for teaching at Grace is agreement with Grace Classical Academy's statement of faith, a firm understanding of classical Christian education and a Bachelor's Degree.

    Profile last updated: 02/12/2012

Nearby Schools:

Grace Classical Academy
Gr. K-7 | 0 mi. away
Mcdowell Private School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.8 mi. away
Ocean View School
Gr. 5-12 | 1 mi. away
Laguna Niguel KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1 mi. away
Laguna Niguel Jr Academy
Gr. K-11 | 1.1 mi. away
Marina View Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 1.2 mi. away

View all schools in: Laguna Niguel, Orange County, Zip 92677

School Reviews:

Submit School Recommendation:

1. Recommend school?:
Add School Reviews - Recommended Yes
2. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
3. Email address:      I am a:
(we will not reveal your email)

Area Statistics:

Laguna Niguel apartments for rent »

Recent Articles:

About Girls' Schools: In Their Words
About Girls' Schools: In Their Words
Published April 15, 2013
Here are a dozen or so girls' schools' public thoughts about themselves and their missions.

Make Summer a Special Time! Make Summer a Special Time!
If you have children in private school, then you are most likely looking at three months, perhaps even longer, which you must fill with activities of one kind or another during the long summer break.

Are You Liable? Are You Liable?
Is your DEL key about to get gaveled? It doesn't matter whether you teach in a public or private school setting. You expose yourself to legal risks every single day on the job.

  • More articles: Why Private School, Choosing a Private School, Getting into Private School, Paying For It, Elementary Issues

    • REQUEST FREE
    ADMISSIONS INFORMATION:

    I am a: Parent   Student  
    Email:
    Parent or guardian name:
    First name:
    Middle name:
    Last name:
    Student date of birth:
    Country of citizenship:
    Student is:
    Male   Female  
    Currently grade:    Seeking entry grade:
    Target start date:
    Name of current school:
    School type:
    Public   Private   Parochial  
    Applying for financial aid?:
    Yes   No   Don't Know  

    Please describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student.

    Address:
    City:
    Country:
    State:
    Zip:

    (enter "N/A" if not applicable)
    Phone:

    Allow other schools to send me information. Share your information with all schools on our site and let them send you brochures.

    Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information.You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

    Most Popular Articles:

    Note: Data has been gathered from the Dept. of Education, schools, and commercial data sources.