Grace Academy in Springfield, MA, offers co–ed education for grades K–10 in a midsize city setting within the East Springfield neighborhood.
The school serves 42 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 7 teachers.
Approximately 25.5% of the student body represents students of color.
Grace Academy maintains a Baptist orientation under an alternative school program type.
It is a member of the Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AAIS).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Grace Academy?
The application deadline for Grace Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Grace Academy located?
Grace Academy is located in the East Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 1 other private schools located in East Springfield.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Grace Academy is Valley West School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Academy Hill School (1.3 miles away)
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