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Gethsemane Christian Academy

5.00 (2 reviews)

701 E Pinhook Rd Lafayette, LA 70501

Tel: (337) 233-2750

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 44 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Gethsemane Christian Academy in Lafayette, LA, serves 44 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based, co–educational setting.
Founded in 1979, the school is affiliated with the Church of God in Christ and features a religious program aligned with Accelerated Christian Education (ACE).
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 8 teachers, supporting small class sizes across elementary and middle school grades.
Gethsemane Christian Academy's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for diversity.
Located in midsize Lafayette, the academy offers private religious education with an enrollment size typical of specialized city–based elementary and middle schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 44 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Gethsemane Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Church of God in Christ

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Gethsemane Christian Academy
Pre-K	20
Kind	5
1	4
2	1
3	3
4	2
5	4
6	1
7	3
8	1

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Year Founded

1979

Student Body

Total Students

44 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Gethsemane Christian Academy often compared to?

Gethsemane Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Gethsemane Christian Academy?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 1/17/2015

I suggested gethsemane christain academy one of the best caring and involved school the overser is the best leader me and my family know.

- Posted by Teacher - tinab

5 5/21/2012

I highly recommend GCA as a provider of a quality education in which all domains of education are addressed and applied. The staff is extremely passionate and personable.

- Posted by Parent - luv2t

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