Grace Christian Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 95 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,600
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA)
National Council for Private School Accreditation

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Grace Christian Academy
Pre-K	6
Kind	5
1	12
2	11
3	10
4	12
5	12
6	11
7	9
8	7

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

We offer remediation and acceleration, depending on the needs of the individual student

Year Founded

1973

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

95 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

45%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,600

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid available to those who qualify

% on Financial Aid

46%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,500

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Penny Hoeting

Admissions Associate

Penny Hoeting

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Applied EngineeringChoir

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtChimes

Life Skills

School Notes

Welcome to Grace Christian Academy (GCA)! We are a Junior Kindergarten (age 4) through 8th grade private, Christian school, located in Fairfax County, VA, just minutes from the District of Columbia.
Established in 1973, GCA has served its diverse community for over 50 years! Grace Christian Academy is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) - one of the largest private school systems in the country.

School Motto: Christ in Everything
School Mascot: Eagles

MISSION
At Grace Christian Academy, we emphasize Christ in everything and provide our scholars with a superior education, laying the foundation for success in this life and the next.
VISION
We want our scholars to make a Christ-guided impact in this world. We strive for excellence in Christian education and community outreach.
Why Does GCA exist?
At Grace Christian Academy, we believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and that he commanded us to share the good news with all people (Matthew 28:19) and train children in the way they should go so that when they are old they do not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6).
How does GCA live out its purpose?
We achieve our purpose by integrating God's Word into every aspect of our curriculum, creating a culture where scholars and staff see Christ in everything and follow his example while providing opportunities for scholars to grow in all areas of life.
What does GCA offer?
Our school offers a rigorous academic program to prepare scholars for high school. It includes the core subjects recognized by the public education system and courses in Bible history and doctrine. GCA is blessed with a diverse student body and committed to a low student-to-faculty ratio which gives scholars individual instruction and attention. We also provide co-curricular activities, such as athletics, fine arts, exploratory classes, and service projects to prepare students for all areas of life. Our graduates go on to thrive in both private and public schools, including Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Grace Christian Academy cost?

Grace Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $11,600 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Grace Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Grace Christian Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

What sports does Grace Christian Academy offer?

Grace Christian Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for Grace Christian Academy?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 7/19/2024

It is a great school with a Christ-centered loving environment. They have everything for the little ones to succeed in school.

- Posted by Parent - Erdenetsogt Turbat

5 11/2/2018

We are so very pleased that our granddaughter is receiving an excellent education in a loving, caring, and intellectually challenging environment that espouses and lives out strong Christian values. The teachers and staff exemplify those values in addition to their high academic qualifications. Our granddaughter loves going to school each day!

- Posted by Parent - Grandparent

5 7/17/2013

Great school kids learnd so much teacher are great and fun loving caring . Their spiritual beleave is a plus .

- Posted by Parent - Cpala

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