Grace Brethren Christian School
GBCS is a fully accredited, Christian School with a mission to provide an environment of academic excellence conducive to developing educated citizens with a Biblical worldview who are prepared to represent our Lord Jesus Christ in all walks of life.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 495 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,350
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Grace Brethren Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
NILD Discovery Program
Year Founded
1965
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
495 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
Average SAT score
1090
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(School shirt required, khaki pants)
(School shirt required, khaki pants)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from 9350 for elementary to 10,990 for high school beginning for the 2016-17 school year.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,900
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Dr. Prince Frimpong
Admissions Associate
Pam Porter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
band, drama
choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
band, drama
School Notes
- Students must have satisfactory grades and behavior from previous school. Students must pass entrance testing in reading and math. Families and students are interviewed during admission's process.
School Reviews
5 2/23/2019
Best school I ever went too. Great teachers and education.
5 6/12/2017
This is the best private school on this side of Prince George's County and I looked at them all! Great school, concerned teachers and good kids.
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