Our Mission - Gloria Deo Academy provides a biblical, classical education, equipping the whole student heart, mind, and strength for the glory of God.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Gloria Deo Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
Campus Size
21 acres
Student Body
Total Students
261 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Judy Engberg
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Partnering with parents who want to raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord
- School Mascot: Lion
- GDA Distinctives:
- CHRISTIAN -We educate and instill truth in the light of God and His holy Word. Scripture is integrated throughout all subject areas, with faculty consisting of gospel-professing believers. We seek to teach each discipline from a historic Christian worldview. We support the primary discipleship role that belongs to the family.
- CLASSICAL -We encourage every student to develop a love of learning and to live up to his or her individual academic potential. Every child, regardless of strength in one particular learning style, is blessed through a classical education. Classical elements such as Latin, logic, rhetoric, and the Great Books are integrated across the curriculum. Students learn truth, beauty, and goodness in order to reflect the glory of God in both word and deed.
- COLLABORATIVE -We work together with parents who are committed to their biblically ordained role as the primary instructors of their children. Gloria Deo Academy offers classes that are designed to be supported by parental involvement. We labor closely with students and parents to develop lifelong discipleship and learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Gloria Deo Academy offer?
Gloria Deo Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Gloria Deo Academy's ranking?
Gloria Deo Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Gloria Deo Academy?
The application deadline for Gloria Deo Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Gloria Deo Academy is Bracken Christian School (1.7 miles away)
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(830) 980-3267
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Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 229-5377
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(210) 492-3553
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