Grace Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 285 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Grace Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Grace Christian Academy
Pre-K	63
Kind	47
1	31
2	24
3	22
4	30
5	21
6	20
7	21
8	6

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1975

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Student Body

Total Students

285 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Shirts Are Required Monday - Friday

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies from PreSchool - Middle School. Please call 480-966-5022 or go to www.gracechristian.academy for tuition details.

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

GolfSoccer

SoftballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Blast

Arts and Music Programs:

Band (5-8)Choir (5-8)

EncoreGeneral Music (K-4)

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Jr. Patriots (K-4)

School Notes

Grace Christian Academy is committed to the development of a student's spiritual life in Jesus Christ, while pursuing academic excellence in a manner which honors and glorifies God, based on the only infallible Word, the Bible.
As an extension of the spiritual education of the home, the school endeavors to aid each student's understanding of God and man to assist the student in growing in Christian maturity and utilizing the individual's unique potential in Christ to the fullest.

Grace Christian Academy is committed to the development of a student's spiritual life in Jesus Christ, while pursuing academic excellence in a manner which honors and glorifies God, based on the only infallible Word, the Bible. GCA is committed to the Christian perspective of life as set forth only in the Bible, acknowledging the following aspects of the Christian faith: First, that God is a physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual being and is sovereign creator and sustainer of the universe. Second, that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and extends salvation to all who place their faith in Him. As an extension of the spiritual education of the home, the school endeavors to aid each student's understanding of God and man to assist the student in growing in Christian maturity and utilizing the individual's unique potential in Christ to the fullest.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Grace Christian Academy offer?

Grace Christian Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Grace Christian Academy's ranking?

Grace Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Largest student body.

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).

In what neighborhood is Grace Christian Academy located?

Grace Christian Academy is located in the Rural Geneva neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.

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