Garland Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 312 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,100
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Garland Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Garland Christian Academy
Nursery	15
Kind	35
1	23
2	20
3	19
4	17
5	32
6	21
7	27
8	24
9	15
10	31
11	16
12	17

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Year Founded

1972

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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School Motto

Developing Christ-like students

Student Body

Total Students

312 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Embroidered polo shirts and khaki, black, and navy pants/skirts

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
State or regional independent school association
Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS)
Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,100

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Tuition Notes

Middle School $6500 Elementary $5700

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$900

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Christa Dunlap

Admissions Associate

Stephanie Fuchs

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballSoftball

TennisVolleyball

Colors

Gold, Forest Green

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Study Abroad Leadership Development Trips

School Notes

Garland Christian Academy, a ministry of Lavon Drive Baptist Church, offers Christian families a Christ-centered, coeducational college preparatory program that is committed to spiritual and academic excellence, equipping all students to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and to effectively engage our increasingly complex culture and world for the cause of Christ.
We at Garland Christian Academy take seriously the responsibility of helping you to prepare your children for the future.
Our teachers have dedicated their lives to Christ and to the distinctive task of equipping students, individually and corporately, to exercise a productive place in society.
We encourage students to be loving, cooperative family members in their homes.
We at GCA provide for parents an island of influence in the education of their children. In a day when the traditional family is under siege, GCA stands as an environment for healthy family reinforcement.

Garland Christian Academy, a ministry of Lavon Drive Baptist Church, offers Christian families a Christ-centered, coeducational college preparatory program that is committed to spiritual and academic excellence, equipping all students to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and to effectively engage our increasingly complex culture and world for the cause of Christ. We at Garland Christian Academy take seriously the responsibility of helping you to prepare your children for the future. Our teachers have dedicated their lives to Christ and to the distinctive task of equipping students, individually and corporately, to exercise a productive place in society. We encourage students to be loving, cooperative family members in their homes. We at GCA provide for parents an island of influence in the education of their children. In a day when the traditional family is under siege, GCA stands as an environment for healthy family reinforcement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Garland Christian Academy cost?

Garland Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $7,100 for private students.

What schools are Garland Christian Academy often compared to?

Garland Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Firewheel Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Garland Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Garland Christian Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does Garland Christian Academy offer?

Garland Christian Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Garland Christian Academy's ranking?

Garland Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Garland Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Garland Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Dallas County, TX is $15,737 for elementary schools and $19,322 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dallas County, TX is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).